Quote comes from Arthashastra, a manual on politics written by Chandragupta’s advisor Kautilya. Picture is a painting showing Chandragupta receiving his morning salute from his bodyguard of women soldiers. Questions: What can you tell about the nature of Chandragupta’s government from this quote? – Ruled with an iron fist. Secret police force – those whose loyalty was suspected were tortured and killed. Why would Kautilya advise Chandragupta not to disturb the customs of a newly conquered people?
Regarding the quote - How do the attitudes of Chandragupta and Ashoka differ?
Forced conversions to Islam Akbar married a Hindu and invited debate between the followers of the major religions. He tried to found a new religion that would unite all the religions of India but failed to attract followers. Taj Mahal – 20,000 craftsmen and labourers worked for 22 years to complete the building.