Practice mode Ancient India

In Kautilya’s Arthashastra, the ‘Saptanga’ theory describes what?

Correct answer A. Seven elements of the state

Explanation

The Saptanga theory lists seven limbs of the state: the king, ministers, territory, fort, treasury, army and ally. Each must be strong for the state to prosper.

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