Chanakya was a famous teacher, scholar and philosopher in ancient India who served as an advisor to the first Maurya emperor Chandragupta. Some key points about Chanakya: - He lived from 350-283 BC and taught at the ancient University of Takshila in present-day Pakistan. - He advised and helped Chandragupta establish the Maurya Empire, one of the largest political and military empires in ancient India. - Chanakya authored several important works on politics, economics and philosophy including the Arthashastra and Neetishastra which are still influential today. - Stories and legends about Chanakya highlight his wisdom, strategic thinking and