[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The Mauryan Polity](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932) › c12.2 # The Mauryan Polity c12.2 The Mauryan Polity c12.2 - **Language:** English ### [c12.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c12.2) As the authenticity of the \*Arthaśāstra\* has been questioned by scholars of standing like Professors Keith¹ and Winternitz,² we propose to examine some of the arguments advanced by them in support of their theory with a view to demonstrate their inconclusiveness. - [Previous: c11.s3.t7.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c11.s3.t7.3) - [Next: c12.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c12.3) - [Up: c12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c12) ## Linked texts (1) - [Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra](https://indike.org/pramana/in.niti.artha.kautilya) — Kauṭilya, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c12.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1932.c12.2) · Pramāṇa