Chanakya (Jeevani ra Nitisastra) by Madan Prasad Aryal

A comprehensive, deeply researched biographical and philosophical text that maps out the epic life and unyielding worldview of Vishnugupta, famously known as Chanakya or Kautilya. Author Madan Prasad Aryal delivers an authoritative historical narrative seamlessly integrated with philosophical analysis, detailing Chanakya's incredible historical journey from an insulted, impoverished Brahmin scholar to the ultimate prime minister who orchestrated the collapse of the Nanda Dynasty and established the vast Maurya Empire. The text thoroughly dissects Chanakya’s Arthashastra and Chanakya Niti, examining his absolute, pragmatic, and often ruthless rules regarding geopolitical diplomacy, national security, fiscal management, legal justice, and individual ethics.