As such, he is considered the pioneer of the field of political science and economics in India, and his work is thought of as an important precursor to classical economics. He is traditionally identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra, a text dated to roughly between the 4th century BCE and the 3rd century CE.
Prominent role in the foundation of the Maurya Empire & Arthashastra, ChanakyanitiĬhanakya ( IAST: Cāṇakya, pronunciation ( help Teacher, Philosopher, Economist, Jurist, advisor of Chandragupta Maurya