E-book Notes of Arthashastra Part 9 – Covert Operations

Uncover the shadow world of ancient Indian intelligence. This volume reveals Kautilya’s detailed blueprint for espionage, assassination, psychological warfare, and internal security — centuries ahead of modern intelligence agencies. Perfect for UPSC & defense exam candidates, military professionals, intelligence enthusiasts, and strategy researchers, it explains how covert action and statecraft shaped empires without armies clashing. From spy recruitment and counter-espionage to disinformation and asymmetric warfare, these notes simplify complex Sanskrit concepts into crisp, practical learning. Study the origins of state secrecy, deception, and power — straight from the master strategist who defined political realism itself.