The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c11.s8.1

c11.s8.1

In regard to the alleged Maurya milieu of the *Arthaśāstra* materials or contents the Indian tradition remains unproven after thirty years of strenuous studies in Kauṭalyalogy. On the other hand, the arguments advanced against the Indian tradition from all sides have failed to prove anything. The benefit of doubt is therefore in favour of the Indian tradition to the effect that the *Arthaśāstra* is the work of the Maurya, especially of the Chandraguptan epoch.