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The 'Arthashastra', an ancient treatise on statecraft, was authored by _____ in Sanskrit.

  1. Chanakya (Kautilya)
  2. Panini
  3. Patanjali
  4. Bhartrihari

Answer: Chanakya (Kautilya)

Arthashastra, attributed to Chanakya (Kautilya, 4th century BCE), is a comprehensive Sanskrit text on politics, economics, and military strategy. Rediscovered in 1905, it provides insights into Mauryan administration and ancient Indian polity.

Topic Literature - Classical Texts
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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