Question

Who among the following is also known as Machiavelli of India?
1. Kautilya
2. Ashoka
3. Harsha
4. Panini

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Kautilya

• Kautilya is known as the Machiavelli of India.
• Kautilya was an economist, teacher, and royal advisor.
• He helped Chandragupta Maurya in capturing the Magadhan throne.
• Kautilya is also known as Vishnugupta/Chanakya.
• Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat, Historian, Philosopher.
• Machiavelli is also considered as the “father of modern Political Science”.
• Panini was the grammarian and a scholar. He wrote Astadyayi.