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The Saptang Theory of State comprises: Swamy, Amatya Janapada/Rashtra, Mitra Durga, Kosa, Danda…

Kautilya's Saptanga (seven-limbed) theory of the state in Book VI of the Arthashastra comprises seven organic elements (prakritis): Swamin (the sovereign ruler), Amatya…

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The Saptang Theory of State comprises:

  1. Swamy, Amatya
  2. Janapada/Rashtra, Mitra
  3. Durga, Kosa, Danda
  4. Adhyakshas, Ayamukham
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Kautilya's Saptanga (seven-limbed) theory of the state in Book VI of the Arthashastra comprises seven organic elements (prakritis): Swamin (the sovereign ruler), Amatya (ministers/officials), Janapada/Rashtra (territory and population), Durga (fortified capital), Kosha (treasury), Danda/Bala (army/coercive authority), and Mitra (ally). Adhyakshas (superintendents) and Ayamukham (sources of revenue) are administrative categories, not limbs of the Saptanga theory.

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