Concept:The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise that deals with statecraft, economics, and military strategy. It is widely attributed to Chanakya, who was the prime minister under Chandragupta Maurya.
Explanation:Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, wrote this book as a practical guide for rulers.
The Arthashastra covers topics like governance, taxation, diplomacy, and law.
Its name means "science of material gain" and it is considered one of the greatest political works ever written.
Chandragupta Maurya was the king, not the author, so option A is wrong.
Tejpal Singh has no connection to this text.
Thus, the author is clearly Chanakya.
The book is often compared to Machiavelli's The Prince due to its realistic advice on ruling.
Answer:C. Chanakya