From highly pragmatic views on governance and administration, to sexist comments on women, here are some facts about Chanakya that you probably didn't know.

1. 15 Unknown and Surprising Facts about Chanakya
1. Born in a Brahmin family
Source: http://www.historyly.com/historical-figures/surprising-facts-about-chanakya/

2. 2. The Jain connection
3. Was extremely learned

3. 4. Never tied his hair
5. Openly admitted of a coup

4. 6. Added poison to Chandragupta’s food
7. Misogynist in views

5. 8. Purification of women
9. Advocate of gender inequality

6. 10. Built an army of ‘poisonous’ women
11. Death of Pravartaka

7. 12. A lesson in austerity
13. May have died of starving

8. 14. Rediscovery of Arthashastra
15. A rich legacy