Volume-XII, Issue-III, May 2026 |
Social Thought in Kautilya’s Arthashastra: A Historical Introspection Dr. Nilanjan Chaki, Head & Assistant Professor, Department of History, Chhatna Chandidas Mahavidyalaya, Bankura, West Bengal, India |
Received: 16.05.2026 | Accepted: 19.05.2026 | Published Online: 31.05.2026 | Page No: 43-50 | ||||
DOI: 10.29032/ijhsss.vol.12.issue.03W.321 | |||||||
ABSTRACT | ||
Kautilya wrote Artha Satra in 4th century BC, is the most important text in Indian history. His book covered every aspect of society, administration and statecraft. Accordingly, to him, the ultimate goal of everyone is the attainment of Dharma. He provides knowledge to concepts like state and statecraft. It is the set of ideas which is relevant in todays world. His advice was targeted on the glory, prosperity and security of the state. The objective was to consolidate and empower the state while weakening the opposition. The transition from underdevelopment to development is a great one depending on six-fold foreign policy. His strategy of balance of power depends on environment and conducive political strategy. It also applied practical solution to foreign policy. He also gave a plan to the ruler for achieving their god. | ||
Keywords: Varna, Samskara, Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra, Trivarga Dharma, Mleccha, Stridhana, Kashya Pana, |