The Ancient Indian Statecraft and Policies: A Re-visit to Kautilya's Arthashastra and its Teachings

<p><span>The political map of ancient India saw enormous changes during the third and fourth centuries. With the shift in administrative structure and the emergence of a more centralised form of governance, concepts such as statecraft, the role of kingship, ethical and strategic administration, and welfare governance emerged. Kautilya, a renowned political strategist and visionary of this period, in this context, suggested numerous economic, political, social, environmental, and foreign policies that became game-changers for Indian politics.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>Therefore, it becomes critical to understand the Arthashastra's approaches, based on its origin and the emergence of policies under the Kautilyan model of statecraft, respectively.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>