Who wrote the book Arthashastra?

Kautilya

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Ashoka

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Megasthenes

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Chandragupta Maurya

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Solution

The correct option is A Kautilya
Solution: Option D - Kautilya

Explanation:

Arthashastra was written by Kautilya, who was the minister of Chandragupta Maurya.

The theme of this book is how to conquer and rule kingdoms.

It advises kings on:

How to protect themselves from conspiracies

How to tax different professions

The resources that were available in different parts of the Indian subcontinent

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