Over the course of history, as regions began to reflect individual power, warfare became inevitable. It became an accepted reality for society and a governing principle for the state. Across successive eras, warfare became synonymous with a kingdom's might, and adapting to new tactics became a timeless pattern. Illustration by The Geostrata As Chanakya cited in the Arthashastra, “He shall act as occasion demands.” India has diligently followed this principle throughout its t

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