The importance of the Arthasastra of Kautilya as an important primary source for the study of Mauryan state and society?Explain?

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 The history of the Mauryan Empire (c.325-185 BCE) has been amply highlighted by a great number and diverse type of primary sources,the indigenous text, the Arthasastra of Kautilya is of immense importance.


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