Four ways of reconciliation that are explained by Chanakya are listed below-Sama or conciliation- This policy is helpful for the weaker states as they cannot defeat the powerful states and therefore have to be defensive and by negotiating and treaties wars can be ignored.Dana or gift- In this policy, a weaker state can plead to a powerful state for donating its wealth or some parts of its own territory.Danda or aggression- In this policy, weaker states are annexed on the battlefield, and in return for defeat the weaker state has to pay a ransom.Bheda or sowing seeds of discord- This policy explains the divide and rule policy in which two powerful states try to destroy each other with their full strength as they cannot afford a war.