Ancient Indian History Quiz Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)


Q.  The Nitisara of Kamandaka, also known as the Kamandakiya-Nitisara, was composed during the period of:

a. Satavahana dynasty
b. Gupta dynasty
c. Kalachuri dynasty
d. Nanda dynasty


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The Nitisara of Kamandaka, also known as the Kamandakiya-Nitisara, was composed during the period of Gupta Dynasty. It was based on Kautilya’s Arthashastra
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