+**Chanakya** (c. 375–283 BCE) was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, and royal advisor. He is credited with authoring the ancient Indian treatise on statecraft and economic policy, the *Arthashastra*, a seminal work on [Political Science](/wiki/political_science). Chanakya played a pivotal role in the rise of the [Maurya Empire](/wiki/maurya_empire), serving as chief advisor to Emperor Chandragupta.
+## See also
+- [Ancient India](/wiki/ancient_india)
+- [Chandragupta Maurya](/wiki/chandragupta_maurya)
+- [Arthashastra](/wiki/arthashastra)
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