In Kautilya's Arthashashtra, the con- querer king is expected to establish, in the conquered territories, a social order based on the (a) varna system only (b) dharma, varna and ashrama systems (c) dharma only (d) varna and ashrama systems
Kautilya, in his Arthashastra, advocated the integration of dharma, varna, and ashrama systems to maintain social order in conquered territories. This comprehensive approach ensured social stability and coherence.