Inter-State Relations In Kautilyan Arthasastra

Exploring the Principles and Tactics of Inter-State Relations

by Dr. Rajeev*,

- Published in Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, E-ISSN: 2230-7540

Volume 2, Issue No. 2, Oct 2011, Pages 0 - 0 (0)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals

ABSTRACT

Kautilya'sArthashastra describes not only the internal Administration but the externalbehavior of the state also. All the basic principles of inter - state relationsare given in Arthashastra. He agrees with imperialism and describes the way towin a state. Kautilya deals with foreign policy, so he is popularly known asthe great theorist of inter­state relations because of his unique andunprecedented contributation.1

KEYWORD

Inter-State Relations, Kautilyan Arthasastra, Administration, external behavior, state, inter-state relations, imperialism, foreign policy, theorist, contribution