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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

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The answer is D.

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D. to explain how to be a good ruler.

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  • 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.
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