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Question

Which of the following can be compared to "Prince" of Machiavelli?

  1. Kalidasa's ‘Malvikagni Mitram’
  2. Kautilya’s ‘Arthshastra’
  3. Vatsyanana’s ‘Kamsutra’
  4. Thiruvalluvar’s ‘Thirukkural’

Answer:

Option B: Kautilya’s ‘Arthshastra’

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kautilya’s ‘Arthshastra’”.

Kautilya's Arthashastra is often compared to Machiavelli's The Prince because both works focus on statecraft, politics, and the strategies of ruling effectively.