who is considered as first political thinker of india? a. kautilya b. chanakya c. manu d. none
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Options A and B are the answers as Kautilya and Chanakya are one and the same.
Chanakya (371 – 283 BC) not only excelled in politics, but was also considered a pioneer in classical economics. He was Emperor Chandragupta Maurya’s advisor in all matters relating to the military, economy and politics. Chanakya recorded his principles and philosophies, which are considered pioneering works in defence strategies, economics and politics.
a. Kautilya AND b. Chanakya.
Chanakya was known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta.
He was an ancient Indian philosopher, royal advisor, teacher, jurist and an economist.
He wrote the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra.
Hence, he is considered to be the pioneer of political science and economics in India.
His work is considered to be an important precursor to classical economics.
Much of his works were lost out by the end of the Gupta Empire and they were not rediscovered until the start of the early twentieth century.