Kautilya, the great thinker was a political advisor of which Magadha ruler?

Kautilya was the political advisor of Chandragupta Maurya. He was a great thinker and wrote the Arthashastra, a treatise on statecraft.

Dhana Nanda was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty. He was a cruel and oppressive ruler.

Bimbisara was the king of Magadha before Chandragupta Maurya. He was a powerful and ambitious ruler.

Ajatashatru was the son of Bimbisara. He was the one who killed his father and ascended the throne of Magadha. He was a ruthless and cunning ruler.

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire. He was a great conqueror and statesman. He was also a patron of arts and literature.

The correct answer is: D. Chandragupta Maurya