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एष चतुर्थो मार्गः पृथिवीं जेतुम् ॥

This is the fourth way to conquer the world.

english translation

जित्वा च पृथिवीं विभक्त वर्ण आश्रमां स्व धर्मेण भुञ्जीत ॥

Having conquered the earth with its people of distinct castes and divisions of religious life, he should enjoy it by governing it in accordance with the duties prescribed to kings.

english translation

उपजापो अपसर्पश् च वामनं पर्युपासनम् । अवमर्दश् च पञ्च एते दुर्ग लम्भस्य हेतवः ॥

Intrigue, spies, winning over the enemy's people, siege, and assault are the five means to capture a fort.

english translation