In the play, he holds the post of Amatya (prime minister) in the Nanda and Maurya courts of Magadha.
[4] Nanda's prime minister Rakshasa escapes the royal capital Pataliputra and makes several attempts to overthrow Chandragupta.
Parvata's son Malayaketu learns the truth about his father's death, and allies with Rakshasa.
[8] He tried having some kings attack Pataliputra, the Maurya capital, but the plan failed due to Chanakya's intelligent tactics.
Meanwhile, Chanakya knew that it was dangerous for a clever leader like Amatya Rakshasa to hold a grudge against the king.