Q12
Arthasastra was written by
A.
Dhanananda
B.
Kautilya
AnswerC.
Bimbisara
D.
Pushyamitra
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Arthashastra is the title of a handbook for running an empire, written by Kautilya (also known as Chanakya, c. 350-275 BCE) an Indian statesman and philosopher, chief advisor and Prime Minister of the Indian Emperor Chandragupta, the first ruler of the Mauryan Empire.