SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Arthashastra is an Indian Sanskrit book on statecraft, which was written by the famous philosopher, Chanakya. also known as Kautilya.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Arthashastra (Sanskrit: , IAST: Arthaśāstram) is an Ancient Indian Sanskrit treatise on statecraft, political science, economic policy and military strategy. Kautilya, also identified as Vishnugupta and Chanakya, is traditionally credited as the author of the text.

Detailed explanation-3: -’Arthashastra’ is a book written by Kautilya, a statesman and Prime Minister of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. Kautilya wrote on how state’s economy can be maintained, how ministers can be chosen, how war should be conducted and how taxation should be implemented.