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Ancient Texts: Kautilya's Arthashastra - Chapters 1-5 (Book 2 - Duties of Superintendents)
Book II, titled Adhyakshaprachara—"The Activity of Superintendents"—marks a decisive outward turn. The king is now presumed to be disciplined, wakeful, and securely enthroned. The question is no longer how should the king train himself? but how should the king's will be translated into the daily administration of a vast and complex empire?

A. Royden D'Souza
3 days ago76 min read
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