Question

The Arthasasthra of Kautilya is a :

• A. Play about Chandra Gupta Maurya
• B. Biography
• C. history of Chandra Gupta Maurya
• D. Book on Principles of Government

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Book on Principles of Government

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.