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The Arthashastra is attributed to __________.

  1. A
    Kalidasa
  2. B
    Kautilya
  3. C
    Vishakhadatta
  4. D
    Manu

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The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy. It is traditionally attributed to Kautilya (also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta), who served as the chief advisor to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.

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The Arthashastra is attributed to __________.
A
Kalidasa
B
Kautilya
C
Vishakhadatta
D
Manu

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