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Chanakya’s war policy and strategies
Samira Vishwas | May 24, 2025 3:24 AM CST

Chanakya’s war policies

The famous scholar of ancient India, Chanakya, in his book ‘Chanakya Niti’, has mentioned many important policies to war, which prove to be extremely effective in conquering. According to him, the war is won not only by force, but with intelligence, strategy and right thinking. He also stated that it can be a big mistake to underestimate the enemy.


Avoid assessing the enemy less

Chanakya believes that it may be dangerous to consider your enemy weak or underestimate his strength during the war. It is necessary to correctly assess the strength, weaknesses and strategies of the enemy. He is successful in war that considers his enemy equal and does not underestimate him. Chanakya says, “The one who is the one who never underestimates his enemy.”

Keep an eye on the activities of the enemy

According to Chanakya, it is necessary to pay close attention to every activity and plan of the enemy at the time of war. With this, not only the enemy’s tricks can be understood, but your strategy can also be improved. Keeping an eye on every action of the enemy is an important weapon for victory.


Defeat the enemy with intelligence

The enemy should defeat not only by force, but with intelligence and cleverness. Chanakya gives special importance to intelligence in war. He says that the victory can be ensured only by finding out the weaknesses of the enemy and understanding their tricks. The enemy can be conquered by cleverness and strategy by properly.

Attack at the right time

Chanakya believes that it is necessary to be patient in war. Waiting for the right time, seeing the opportunity, one should attack. The hasty attack can be disastrous, so the enemy should be attacked by seeing the opportunity with patience and restraint. Patience in war is also a big strategy that can win.


Policy of Sama, Dam, Penalty, Distinction

Chanakya has advised to adopt the policy of ‘Sama, Daam, Dand, Discounts’ in the war.

  • Sama: Forcing the enemy to compromise.
  • Price: Do the enemy in your favor by giving bribe or award.
  • Penalty: If he does not listen to the enemy, if he does not agree.
  • distinction: To disturb the enemy’s plans and tricks and confuse it.

Combining these four policies and implementing according to the state of war ensures victory. This policy of Chanakya is not only limited to war, but also proves useful in other areas of life.

conclusion

Chanakya policy teaches us that war is won not only by weapons, but intelligence, patience and understanding. To underestimate the enemy, not keep an eye on every activity, not attacking at the right time and struggling without intelligence can lead to defeat. With Chanakya’s policy of ‘Sama, Daam, Dand, Discount’, any person can win not only in war but also in other struggles of life. Therefore, success can be achieved in every difficult situation by adopting Chanakya’s policies.


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