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Q19 (NDA-I/2010) History & Culture › Ancient India › Mauryan empire polity Answer Verified

The notion of saptanga that was introduced in Arthashastra includes

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The Saptanga theory, introduced by Kautilya in the Arthashastra, defines the state as an organic entity composed of seven limbs (prakritis) [2][t4]. These seven elements are: Swami (the King), Amatya (the Minister/Administration), Janapada (the Territory and People), Durga (the Fortified Capital), Kosha (the Treasury), Danda (the Army), and Mitra (the Allies) [t7][t8]. Option 1 correctly identifies four of these essential components: kings (Swami), territory (Janapada), administration (Amatya), and treasury (Kosha) [t5][t7]. Kautilya emphasized that these elements must work together to create a well-protected and prosperous kingdom [2]. While the other options mention elements like espionage or civil servants which were part of the broader Mauryan administrative machinery, they do not constitute the formal 'Saptanga' framework as defined in the text [t1][t7].

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  1. [2] https://www.shivajicollege.ac.in/sPanel/uploads/econtent/66c1b1900859b291df69f17ffced09ae.pdf
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