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Question

The 'Arthashastra,' a treatise on statecraft, economy, and military strategy, is attributed to which of the following?

  1. Megasthenes
  2. Kautilya (Chanakya)
  3. Kalidasa
  4. Panini

Answer:

Option B: Kautilya (Chanakya)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kautilya (Chanakya)”.

The Arthashastra is traditionally attributed to Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, the chief advisor to Chandragupta Maurya.