Question

what do the indika and arthashastra tell us about the mauryas​

Answer 1

Answer:

Indika, written by Megasthenes, tells us about the social, political and economic life of the people during the Mauryan times. 2. Arthashastra by Kautilya deals with governance of an empire. It describes the administration of the Mauryas.

Answer 2

Answer:

Indika, written by Megasthenes, tells us about the social, political and economic life of the people during the Mauryan times. 2. Arthashastra by Kautilya deals with governance of an empire. It describes the administration of the Mauryas.

Explanation:

The Arthashastra is an Indian treatise on politics, economics, military strategy, the function of the state, and social organization attributed to the philosopher and Prime Minister Kautilya (also known as Chanakya, Vishnugupta, l. c. 350-275 BCE) who was instrumental in establishing the reign of the great king .