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Q · Literary Sources AncientMedium · 45s
The author of the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, is:
TopicLiterary Sources Ancient
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, authored the Arthashastra during the Mauryan period. It deals with politics, economics, military strategy, and administration.
Final Answer: Option C - Kautilya (Chanakya)