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The author of ‘Arthashastra’ was a contemporary of which of the following rulers?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ashoka
  2. Chandragupta Maurya
  3. Samudragupta
  4. Chandragupta Vikramaditya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Chandragupta Maurya. Arthashastra was authored by Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, who was the chief advisor and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Mauryan Empire after the fall of the Nanda dynasty.