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The Arthashastra, a key source on the Mauryas, is traditionally attributed to:
AMegasthenes
BKalidasa
CKautilya (Chanakya)
DPanini
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Kautilya (Chanakya)
The Arthashastra is traditionally ascribed to Kautilya (Chanakya), believed to be Chandragupta's minister.
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