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The Arthashastra is traditionally attributed to:

AKalidasa
BKautilya
CHarishena
DBanabhatta
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Kautilya
1. He is also called Chanakya. 2. Kautilya composed parts of the Arthashastra. 3. He was believed to be Chandragupta's minister. _Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History I, Theme 2, Kings, Farmers and Towns._
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