The Arthashastra of Kautilya is a

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The Arthashastra of Kautilya is a

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A . History of Chandragupta Maurya

B . Play about Chandragupta Maurya

C . Biography

D . Book on principles of Government

Answer: Option D
Answer: (d) The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy which identifies its author by the names ‘Kautilya’ and ‘Vishnugupta’, both names that are traditionally identified with Chanakya. The book, written in Sanskrit, discusses theories and principles of governing a state.

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