🎴 Flashcard Mode
Indian Philosophy of History
Card1 / 15
Mastered0
Review0
QuestionClick to flip
Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the foundation of Indian historiography?
AnswerClick to flip back
A
Arthashastra
💡 Explanation:
The Arthashastra, written by Kautilya in the 4th century BCE, is considered to be the foundation of Indian historiography. It is a treatise on statecraft and political science that also includes sections on history and historiography.