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Describe Saptang Theory of Kautilya?

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Kautilya, also known as Chanakya is the father of ancient Indian political thought. He gave Saptang Theory of state. He divided the state into seven organs like a body. These seven organs play an important role to make a state powerful. These organs of state are following- 

1- Swami (Ruler)

2- Amatya (Minister)

3- Janpada (Territory)

4- Durga (Fort)

5- Danda (Army)

6- Kosha (Treasury)

7- Mitra (Ally and Friends)

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