SynopsisChanakya, who lived in India in the 4th Century BC, was a leadership guru par excellence. The treasure of his teachings can be found in his book, The Arthashastra, which deals with good governance based on ideal leadership.
The concept of the ideal nation in The Arthashastra, called Saptanga, holds that there are seven pillars of a kingdom: Swami, Amatya, Janpada, Durg, Kosha, Dand, Mitra iti Prakritya. For centuries, Indian rulers have used this concept as a model of successful government.
In this path-breaking book, Chanakya
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About the author
Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai is the bestselling author of Inside Chanakya's Mind and Chatur Chanakya And The Himalayan Problem. He has researched Kautilya's Arthashastra extensively and has a Master's degree in Sanskrit. He is the Deputy Director of the Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies (CIILS), University of Mumbai.
