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-374–-282 · Ancient Indian teacher and strategist who authored the foundational manual on political economy

Also known as: Chanakya Kautilya, Kautalya, Statecraft, Economic Policy, Military Strategy, Чанакья, تشانكيا, चाणक्यः कौटिल्य

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