• HUMAYAN PAIK
• SURAJ SAIKH

The importance of foreign affairs has been felt since the dawn of civilized society in the world. For this reason, the issue of foreign policy has gained special importance regardless of the period. Discussions related to India's foreign policy can be found in ancient times. Kautilya's fundamental contribution in this regard is memorable. The great King Chandragupta Maurya, who established the Mauryan Empire, appointed Kautilya/Chanakya or Vishnu Gupta as his prime minister (350–275 BC). In his analysis of Arthashastra, Kautilya covers a wide range of state-related topics with intelligence and practicality. There are 6000 slokas, 15 books, 150 chapters, and 180 sections. The first five of these books, deals with internal administration. The following eight, deals with foreign diplomacy. The final two books are mixed in nature. Kautilya’s Arthashastra mentions the six-fold policy in terms of foreign policy which is reflected in the foreign policy of modern India.

kautilya, Foreign Policy, Six-fold Policy , Indian Prime Minister, Reflection

"Kautilya's Six-fold Policy and it's Reflection on Indian Foreign Policy", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.c414-c418, May-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305262.pdf

"Kautilya's Six-fold Policy and it's Reflection on Indian Foreign Policy", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no. ppc414-c418, May-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305262.pdf