Write an essay on Kautilyas theory of state? Abstract: Kautilya was the key adviser to the Indian king Chandragupta Maurya (c. 317-293 B.C.E.)‚ who first united the Indian subcontinent in empire. Written about 300 B.C.E.‚ Kautilya’sArthasastra was a science of politics intended to teach a wise king how to govern. In this work‚ Kautilya offers wide-ranging and truly fascinating discussions on war and diplomacy‚ including his wish to have his king become a world conqueror‚ his analysis of which kingdoms
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Asoka was one of the greatest rulers of ancient India. He was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya of Magadha who established the first Indian empire. Chandragupta reigned for twenty-four years before relinquishing his throne in favor of his son‚ Bundusara (Asoka’s father)‚ who left no noticeable mark upon the empire. Asoka was born in 304 B.C. and was known in his youth as Canda Asoka (the fierce Asoka) because of his aggressive nature. Asoka came to the throne in 270 B.C. after a power struggle
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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT OF PRE-BRITISH INDIA PROJECT BY: BHAVANA BHATIA-7 REUBEN DANTES-9 CRYSTAL D’SOUZA-11 ALISHA PEREIRA-38 TANUSHREE SHARMA-47 GAURAV TALERA-52 Executive Summary It is the past which shapes what we become in the present. Most of what we do and follow today has been decided in the past which is why we have to understand who we were to become who we have to be. India is one of the few civilizations which has been in existence for more than 5000 years. India is a homogenous culture
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introductory section of his play Mudrarakshasa. He hailed‚ most probably‚ from Bihar or Bengal. He has been credited with two other works Devichandragupta and Abhisarikavancitaka Devichanragupta deals with the Huna invasion during the reign of Chandragupta. A fine scholar Vishakhadatta had a good command of metres and figures of speech and was well acquainted with dramaturgy‚ logic‚ astrology‚ and philosophy. His dramatic art and knowledge of Arthashastra are evenly balanced in Mudrarakshasa.
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Asoka’s conversion to Buddhism and his legacy as emperor of Magadha. With this noted‚ the movie might not entreat those who take special heed of actual historical happening and who are guided by fact. In the opening scene‚ Asoka’s grandfather‚ Chandragupta‚ can be seen removing all his worldly possessions. He is leaving his throne to his son Bindusara‚ Asoka’s father‚ to live a life of extreme nonviolence as a Jain monk‚ just as documented in his history (Encyclopædia Britannica‚ Vol. 21‚ p. 41)
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BC- 232 BC Title: Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty years in power: 269 BC to 232 BC Political conditions prior to leader’s gaining power: The Mauryan Empire was perhaps the largest empire ever to dominate the Indian subcontinent. Administration of Mauryan dynasty emote a stupendous instance‚ in which the top order established solemn groundwork for their descendants.Chandragupta Maurya‚ the founder king of the Mauryan Dynasty‚ represents the quintessence
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an ideal teacher whose moral excellence‚ sagacity motivates students for more than millenniums; you have to concentrate on Great Chanakya. Acharya Chanakya was most instrumental in usurping the Nanda dynasty and establishing the widely acclaimed Maurya Empire. Besides he did form “ArtahShastra” – a treatise depicting the ideal form of welfare economics‚ statecraft‚ political science‚ sociology and the King above all. The efficacy and fame of the treatise is not limited within the sphere of India
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Ashoka the Great developed as a leader‚ and the way in which he influenced society. Emperor Ashoka (304 – 232BC) was the third king of the Indian Mauryan dynasty‚ and is regarded as one of the most exemplary rulers in history. Also known as Ashoka Maurya and Priyadasi‚ he ruled his kingdom for 38 years‚ and his empire stretched from the Hindu Kush to the Bay of Bengal. His approach to governance changed direction during the course of his reign and he transformed from the infamous Ashoka the Terrible
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Anna H. Asian Art History Maurya Dynasty: Sarnath Lion Capital Mauryan Empire of India lasted from 4th to 2nd century BCE. According to Coomaraswmy‚ an Indian historian‚ Mauryan art had three phases. The third phase was considered the beginning of brick and stone sculpture and architecture. The pillars of Asoka would consider such example‚ which are free standing carved animal capitals created in the time of Asoka empire. There are 20 known pillars that Asoka commissioned
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