Which one of the following activities was not a part of the daily time

Which one of the following activities was not a part of the daily time-table for a King as prescribed in Arthashastra ?

Receive reports on defense

Visit the town incognito

Receive revenue in cash

Consult his Council of Ministers

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Kautilya’s Arthashastra provides a detailed daily timetable for the king, outlining specific periods for administrative, judicial, financial, and personal activities. While surveillance and intelligence gathering are crucial aspects of Kautilya’s statecraft, the specific activity of the king visiting the town *incognito* is not listed as a fixed part of his daily schedule or a primary duty of the king himself in the detailed timetable provided. This type of activity would typically be assigned to spies or agents.

The Arthashastra outlines a highly structured day and night for the king, emphasizing efficiency and attention to various aspects of governance, including receiving counsel, managing revenue, attending to state business, and judicial duties. The timetable is focused on official administrative functions and ensuring the king is accessible and informed.

The daily routine described in Arthashastra includes: hearing reports on defence and revenue, receiving citizens, consulting ministers, supervising accounts, discussing confidential matters with spies, attending to urgent matters, and personal activities. Receiving revenue in cash (or reports thereof) and consulting the council of ministers are explicitly mentioned or implied as scheduled activities. Receiving reports on defense is also a critical scheduled activity. Visiting the town incognito is more of an investigative or intelligence-gathering technique rather than a routine daily administrative task for the king himself.

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