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Which one of the following was not a part of Kautilya's Saptanga Theory of the State?

Which one of the following was not a part of Kautilya's Saptanga Theory of the State? Correct Answer Dhamma

The correct answer is Dhamma.

Key Points

  • The Saptanga theory of the state was given by Kautilya.
  • Kautilya wrote the Arthashastra and in this, he wrote about the Saptanga theory of the state.
  • According to it, the seven limbs of a state are the following:-
    • King
    • Amatya (Bureaucrats)
    • Janapada (territory)
    • Durga (Fort)
    • Kosa (Treasure)
    • Danda (coercive authority)
    • Mitra (ally).
  • ​Therefore, Dhamma is not a part of Kautilya Saptang's theory. Hence, Option 4 is correct.

Important Points

  • Kautilya
    • He assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power.
    • He was an ancient Indian teacher, economist, jurist, philosopher, and royal advisor.
    • Chanakya is identified as Vishnugupta or Kauṭilya.
    • In the establishment of the Maurya Empire, Chanakya is credited for having played an important role.
    • He served as the Chief advisor to both emperors Chandragupta and his son Bindusara.

Additional Information

  • Dhamma
    • It is a set of edicts that formed a policy of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka Maurya, who succeeded to the Mauryan throne in modern-day India around 269 B.C.

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