Question

What was the purpose of the Arthashastra? A. to raise taxes B. to spy on spies C. to make sure rules were carried out D. to explain how to be a good ruler

Answer 1

The answer is D.

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Answer 2

D. to explain how to be a good ruler.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The Arthashastra was written by Kautilya, also known Chanakya, between the 2nd and 3rd Century BCE. It was an ancient Indian treatise that served as a source of good governance and guidelines for kings and rulers.
• It contains duties, statesmanship, code of conducts, war strategies, economic policies, etc which provides and explains the ways to become a good ruler.