Bio/Wiki
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Chanakya |
| Other Names | Vishnugupta, Kautilya |
| Nickname | Indian Machiavelli |
| Professions | Teacher, Philosopher, Economist, Jurist and Royal Advisor |
| Famous For | Writing ‘Arthashastra’ (An Indian Treatise on State-craft) |
Personal Life
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 350 BCE |
| Birthplace | Takshashila (Modern-day Rawalpindi district in Pakistan)Chanaka village in Golla region (Now, in Odhisha) (According to Jain texts) |
| Date of Death | 275 BCE |
| Place of Death | Pataliputra, (Modern-day Patna) India |
| Age (at the time of death) | 75 Years |
| Death Cause | Chanakya’s death cause is a mystery, butAccording to some sources- he died in renunciation due to starvationAccording to other sources- He was killed by a conspirational plot by his opponents |
| Hometown | Takshashila |
| University | Takshashila or Taxila University, Ancient India (Now, modern-day Rawalpindi, Pakistan) |
| Educational Qualifications | Studied Sociology, Politics, Economics, Philosophy, etc |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing, Public-speaking |
Girls, Affairs and More
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | According to Some Sources- MarriedAccording to other sources- Celibate |
Family
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Wife/Spouse | Not Known |
| Parents | Father- Rishi Canak or Chanin (As per Jain Texts)Mother- Chaneshvari (As per Jain Texts) |
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