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What is amatya in saptanga theory?

AThe king

BThe army

CThe minister

DThe judiciary

Answer:

C. The minister

Read Explanation:

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.

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