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How many adhikaranas are there in Kautiliya's Arthashastra?

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Exam Tip: Arthashastra contains 15 books dealing with statecraft and governance.
Updated On: May 28, 2026
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The Correct Option is B

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Step 1: Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on polity, economics, and administration.
Step 2: It was composed by: \[ \boxed{\text{Kautilya (Chanakya)}} \]
Step 3: The Arthashastra is divided into: \[ 15 \text{ Adhikaranas} \]
Step 4: Thus, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(2) 15}} \]
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