What was the real name of Chanakya?
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Kautilya
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Bishnu Gupta
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Ramtanu Mishra
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None of These
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Chanakya's real name was Vishnugupta, also referred to as Kautilya (from his famous work Arthashastra) and sometimes as Bishnu Gupta or Vishnu Gupta. 'Kautilya' is actually a patronymic or name derived from his gotra, not his birth name. However, Option B says 'Bishnu Gupta' which is an acceptable variant of Vishnugupta. Option A 'Kautilya' is also correct but as a secondary name. Given the options, Bishnu Gupta is acceptable.