Composed around the 4th century BCE by the statesman Kautilya, the Arthashastra is one of ancient India’s greatest guides to governance. Book 10, Samgramika, focuses entirely on the art of war. Written during a time of frequent kingdom conflicts, it offers a practical map for military strategy. The text explains how to organize armies, train soldiers, build forts, and plan battles. Kautilya shows rulers how to manage supplies, position troops, and defend borders with calm precision. More than a guide to weapons, Samgramika reveals how ancient leaders saw war as a careful tool of statecraft—something to be prepared for, limited, and used only when truly needed. Its clear, logical wisdom continues to shape how we understand power and strategy today.
अर्थशास्त्रम्
Arthashastra
सांग्रामिक
Relating to War
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Chapters
सेना की छावनी
Encampment
17 verses
सेना का प्रस्थान
March Of The Camp; And Protection Of The Army In Times Of Distress And Attack
20 verses
सेना को प्रोत्साहन
Forms Of Treacherous Fights; Encouragement To One's Own Army And Fight Between One's Own And Enemy's Armies
57 verses
युद्ध के योग्य भूमि, हाथी, अश्त्र रथ आदि के कार्यों का वर्णन
Battlefields; The Work Of Infantry, Cavalry, Chariots, And Elephants.
18 verses
टुकड़ियों की विशिष्ट व्यवस्था, जिसमें अग्रभाग, किनारे और मोर्चे शामिल हैं; मजबूत और कमजोर टुकड़ियों के बीच अंतर; और पैदल सेना, घुड़सवार सेना, रथों और हाथियों के साथ युद्ध
The Distinctive Array Of Troops In Rfspect Of Wings, Flanks, And Front; Distinction Between Strong And Weak Troops; And Battle With Infantry, Cavalry, Chariots And Elephants
58 verses
दण्ड व्यूहों एवं प्रति व्यूहों का वर्णन
The Array Of The Army Like A Staff, A Snake, A Circle, Or In Detached Order; The Array Of The Army Against That Of An Enemy
51 verses
