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History GK · Q12

Mauryan Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 12

Q12

Arthasastra was written by

A.
Dhanananda
B.
Kautilya
Answer
C.
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.