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Kautilya and the Arthashastra

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What is the alternative name for Kautilya?

Chandragupta Maurya

Takshashila

Arthashastra

Vishnu Guptaa (correct)

Where did Kautilya work as a professor of political science?

Takshashila University (correct)

Taxila University

Nalanda University

Vikramshila University

When was the Arthashastra written?

6th century B.C.

4th century B.C. (correct)

2nd century B.C.

1st century B.C.

What is the Arthashastra known as in Sanskrit?

Science of Political Economy Signup and view all the answers

How many large sections does the Arthashastra consist of?

Fifteen Signup and view all the answers

Who was Kautilya?

Kautilya, also known as Vishnu Gupta, was the chief minister of Chandragupta Maurya. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Kautilya work as a professor?

Kautilya worked as a professor of political science at the Takshashila University of ancient India. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Kautilya known by the name of Kautilya?

Kautilya is known for his expertise in diplomacy and political strategy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Arthashastra?

The Arthashastra is the first systematic treatise on economics and contains systematic ideas on practical economic problems. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Arthashastra?

The Arthashastra is a treatise on economics and political science written in the fourth century B.C. Signup and view all the answers

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Kautilya and Arthashastra

Kautilya is also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta.
Kautilya worked as a professor of political science at the University of Takshashila.
The Arthashastra was written around 300 BCE.
In Sanskrit, the Arthashastra is known as Arthashastra or Economics.
The Arthashastra consists of 15 large sections, covering a wide range of topics including politics, economy, and administration.
Kautilya was a renowned Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, and royal advisor.
Kautilya worked as a professor at the University of Takshashila.
Kautilya is known by the name of Kautilya because of his deformity: he was born with a crooked thigh (kutil in Sanskrit).
The Arthashastra is significant because it is one of the oldest and most important treatises on statecraft, politics, and economics in the Indian subcontinent.
The Arthashastra is a comprehensive treatise that covers topics such as governance, administration, diplomacy, war, and economics, providing valuable insights into the ancient Indian way of life.

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Test your knowledge of ancient Indian political science with this quiz on Kautilya, the chief minister of Chandragupta Maurya and author of the Arthashastra. Learn about his contributions to governance and the science of material gain.