Question

Match the following

Svami	The treasury
Amatya	The king
Kosa	The judiciary
Danda	The minister

• A. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
• B. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
• C. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
• D. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Mauryan Empire

• Chandragupta Maurya established the Maurya dynasty. He came into power at Magadha in 321 B. C. E.

• Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was his chief advisor. Arthasasthra is the work of Chanakya. It discusses how a powerful and effective administration should be organised.

• Kautilya, in his Arthashastra mentions about the seven elements essential for a state. They are known as the "Saptangas" (Seven limbs). That which has all these seven elements would be considered a state.