Chanakya was a teacher, philosopher, economist, and statesman who wrote the

Indian political treatise, the ‘Arthashastra’ (Science of Politics and Economics).

He played an important role in the establishment of the Maurya dynasty.
Born in a poor Brahmin family, Chanakya was educated at Takshashila (Now in
Pakistan), an ancient center of learning located in the north-western part of India.
He was a highly learned person having in-depth knowledge in a variety of
subjects like economics, politics, war strategies, medicine, and astrology. He
began his career as a teacher, and went on to become a trusted ally of Emperor
Chandragupta. Working as the emperor’s adviser, he helped Chandragupta
overthrow the powerful Nanda dynasty at Pataliputra, in the Magadha region and
helped Chandragupta attain new powers. Chanakya was the adviser for
Chandragupta’s son Bindusara as well. In this article we have learned about
Chanakya biography.