Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

Which of the following can be compared to "Prince" of Machiavelli?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Kautilya’s ‘Arthshastra’

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kautilya’s ‘Arthshastra’”.
Kautilya's Arthashastra is often compared to Machiavelli's The Prince because both works focus on statecraft, politics, and the strategies of ruling effectively.

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