According to Chanakya, Arthashastra is the key for a Prince in order to smoothly run the state affairs and the economy of the state. A variety of topics are discussed in the Arthashastra such as welfare policies, monetary and fiscal policies, war strategies, and international relations. It also explores the issues related to the nature of law, government, criminal and civil court systems, markets and trade, economics, ethics, nature of peace, duties, and obligations of kings, and many more.