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What was the real name of Chanakya, also known as Kautilya?

  1. Dayanand.

  2. Chandragupta.

  3. Vishnugupta.

  4. None of the above.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was the ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, and royal advisor who authored the Arthashastra. His birth name was Vishnugupta, while he acquired the names Chanakya (from his father's name Chanaka) and Kautilya (from his gotra).

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