Kautilya's Arthashastra is a book based on -

Explanation

Arthashastra, written by Kautilya (Chanakya) during the Mauryan period, is a book on the principles and practice of governance. It explains the Mandala theory of the state, which discusses foreign policy. It also describes the Saptanga theory—Swami, Amatya, Janapada, Durga, Kosha, Danda, and Mitra. The Arthashastra also gives detailed information about the administration of that time, as well as agriculture, crafts, and trade. General Studies ## Page 30