Arthashastra Deluxe Hardbound Edition

Arthashastra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit treatise on statecraft, political strategy, economic policy, law, diplomacy, administration, and warfare. Traditionally attributed to Kautilya—also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta—it offers detailed guidance on how a ruler can establish, protect, and govern a prosperous state.

The work addresses ministers, taxation, trade, espionage, justice, foreign policy, military planning, alliances, and public welfare. Divided into 15 books, it combines practical advice on power and governance with discussion of a ruler’s responsibilities toward citizens.

This Fingerprint! Publishing Deluxe Hardbound Edition presents the text in a collectible English hardback format. Released in 2023, it contains 584 pages and is designed for readers of Indian history, leadership, political thought, and strategy.