Question

The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded by :
[A]Kautilya in Arthashastra
[B]Manu in Manusmriti
[C]Kalhana in Rajatarangini
[D]Banabhatta in Harshacharita

Answer 1

The Saptanga Theory of State was propounded by Kautilya in his book Arthashastra.

Explanation:

• Kautilya also known as Chanakya writes about the seven requirements of states or seven limbs of the state.
• The seven limbs of the State according to him are King, Amtayas ( ministers or bureaucrats), Janapada ( area or territory), Kosa (Treasure), Durga (fort), Danda (Sovereignty) and Mitra (friends or allies).
• Kautilya was the prime minister in the court of Chandra Gupta Maurya.
• Chandra Gupta Maurya with the help of Kautilya established the Mauryan Empire by defeating Nanda ruler.
• Kautilya is also known as Vishnu Gupta.

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