Arthashastra of Kautilya and Fatawa-i-Jahandari of Ziauddin Barani: An Analysis

The book – a theoretical analysis and constitution, is a treatise on Arthashastra of Kautilya and Fatawa-i-Jahandari of Ziauddin Barani, like a constitution for the rulers of ancient and medieval periods. It is a compendium of the two for the use of those, who are not acquainted either with the Arthashastra or with the Fatawa-i-Jahandari. An intellectual bridge has been constructed to fill up the gap between ancient and medieval political scientists. It will inrich the knowledge of the scholars of Indian history through its exhaustive comparative study. The two separate compartments of our study of Indian history usually made to stand by the scholars in the above fields, will be minglled into one for the natural and normal flow of continuity of our history. In this sense, the present study is specially significant. The content of the book covers mainly some important aspects of state-craft of Kautilya and Barani, like life and thought, theory of kingship, principles and ideals of administration of justice, economic principles and at last the conclusion.