The correct answer is: B. Arthashashtra
Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written by Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, who was a scholar at Takshashila University. The Arthashastra is a comprehensive text that deals with the theory and practice of government and administration in ancient India. It is one of the most important texts on Indian political thought and has been studied by scholars for centuries.
The Arthashastra describes the administration of Patliputra, the capital of the Mauryan Empire, in great detail. It discusses the various departments of government, the functions of the bureaucracy, the system of taxation, and the military. The Arthashastra also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of ancient India.
The other options are incorrect because they do not provide information about the administration of Patliputra.
- Divyadan is a Buddhist text that describes the life of the Buddha.
- Indica is a Greek text that describes the geography and people of India.
- Inscription of Asoka are stone inscriptions that were written by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka. These inscriptions provide information about Ashoka’s reign and his policies.