Kautilya
Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist, and royal advisor.
He is believed to have lived in the 4th century BCE and served as the chief minister to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan Empire.
Kautilya is renowned for authoring the Arthashastra, a seminal text on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.
His work demonstrates a profound understanding of human nature, politics, and governance, often drawing comparisons to Machiavelli.
Kautilya's ideas have had a lasting impact on Indian political thought and continue to influence modern discussions on diplomacy, economics, and leadership.
