Correct Answer:
Option A - The Arthashastra was written by Chanakya, the great scholar behind the establishment of the Magadha empire. Chanakya, also known as Kautilya was the Prime Minister to the King Chandragupta Maurya. The book deals with various aspect of statecraft that must be taken into consideration by a monarch in order to be able to rule his subjects effectively.
A. The Arthashastra was written by Chanakya, the great scholar behind the establishment of the Magadha empire. Chanakya, also known as Kautilya was the Prime Minister to the King Chandragupta Maurya. The book deals with various aspect of statecraft that must be taken into consideration by a monarch in order to be able to rule his subjects effectively.