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Which scholar was patronised by Chandragupta Maurya?

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Kautilya, also known in tradition as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, was the adviser associated with Chandragupta Maurya and the establishment of Mauryan power. Banabhatta belonged to Harsha’s court, Harishena to Samudragupta, and Ashvaghosha is associated with Kanishka.

ABanabhatta
BHarishena
CAshvaghosha
DKautilya
Correct Answer: KautilyaYour Answer: D

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Kautilya, also known in tradition as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, was the adviser associated with Chandragupta Maurya and the establishment of Mauryan power. Banabhatta belonged to Harsha’s court, Harishena to Samudragupta, and Ashvaghosha is associated with Kanishka.

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