• Sudeshna Basu

Mudrārākṣasa a political drama exhibits how Caṇakya a crafty politican and minister has become instrumental in bringing about the destruction of the Nanda Dynasty paving the way for the reign of king Candragupta Maurya and this has been possible due to his diplomacy and crooked plans. The present play is a full-length play consisting of seven Acts. The plot of the play arouses suspense and curiosity in the outset and arrests the consistent attention of the readers. We are really amazed at the successful use of political intrigues, calculated designs and twisted actions of the Hero of the play who fulfills his desire at the end for which full credit must go to him. The play gives us a clear idea of the ancient Indian Political Governance in India where monarchy was the common form of polity. The king strictly followed the Rājadharma and discharged duties in consultation with his council of ministers. The main goal of the king was alround development of the kingdom.

Canạnkya, chandragupta , Rakhsasa, Kautilya ,Malayaketu ,Intrigues

"Diplomacy and Politics in the Play Mudraraksasa", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 7, page no.545-548, July-2017, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1707091.pdf

"Diplomacy and Politics in the Play Mudraraksasa", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 7, page no. pp545-548, July-2017, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1707091.pdf