Arthasastra was written by
A
Dhanananda
B
Kautilya
C
Bimbisara
D
Pushyamitra
Correct Answer: Kautilya
The Arthashastra is the title of a handbook for running an empire, written by Kautilya (also known as Chanakya, c. 350-275 BCE) an Indian statesman and philosopher, chief advisor and Prime Minister of the Indian Emperor Chandragupta, the first ruler of the Mauryan Empire.