UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Maurya Period

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    The most important source for the study of Mauryan  history is

    A)  Mudrarakshasa

    B)  Natural Historica

    C)  Devichandraguptam

    D)  Arthashastra

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Kautilya's Arthasastra is a veiy important source for the knowledge of Mauiyan dynasty. Chanakya or Kautilya, the minister of Chandra Gupta throws a flood of light upon the contemporary social, political and economic conditions of the country at that time. It also gave a wealth of information regarding duties of the king, his foreign policy and organization of spies.


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