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Indian Political Thought: Ancient and Medieval
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Which ancient Indian text is considered the foundation of Hindu political thought?
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Arthashastra
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The Arthashastra, written by Kautilya in the 4th century BCE, is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy. It is considered a seminal work in Indian political thought and has influenced many later political thinkers.