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Which one of the following was not a part of Kautilya's Saptanga Theory of the State?
The correct answer is Dhamma.The Saptanga theory of the state was given by Kautilya.Kautilya wrote the Arthashastra and in this, he wrote about the Saptanga theory of the state.According to it, the seven limbs of a state are the following:-KingAmatya (Bureaucrats)Janapada (territory)Durga (Fort)Kosa (Treasure)Danda (coercive authority)Mitra (ally).?Therefore, Dhamma is not a part of Kautilya Saptang's theory. Hence, Option 4 is correct.Important PointsKautilyaHe assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power.He was an ancient Indian teacher, economist, jurist, philosopher, and royal advisor.Chanakya is identified as Vishnugupta or Kau?ilya.In the establishment of the Maurya Empire, Chanakya is credited for having played an important role.He served as the Chief advisor to both emperors Chandragupta and his son Bindusara.Additional InformationDhamma It is a set of edicts that formed a policy of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka Maurya, who succeeded to the Mauryan throne in modern-day India around 269 B.C.
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