Question

Chanakaya, also known as Kautilya, is the author of a famous work named Arthashatra. Which of the following are mentioned in this book?

• A. Political system followed by Mauryas
• B. Administrative system followed by Mauryas
• C. Defence strategies followed by Mauryas
• D. Economic policy followed by Mauryas

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Political system followed by Mauryas
B Administrative system followed by Mauryas
C Defence strategies followed by Mauryas
D Economic policy followed by Mauryas

Chanakaya, also known as Kautilya, is supposed to have written a detailed treatise on administration called the Arthashastra. It is a complete account of the administration of the Mauryan empire. It also talks about the political system, economic policy, taxation, defence strategies and punishments.