Arthashastra

Examples of Arthashastra in the following topics:

• Centralization in the Maurya Empire

  • The system operated under the principles of the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on economic policy, statecraft, and military strategy.
  • Written in Sanskrit and adhering to Hindu philosophies, the Arthashastra includes books on the nature of government, law, civil and criminal courts, ethics, and economic topics, including markets and trade, agriculture, mineralogy, mining and metals, forestry, and others.