Nitisara was written by

Q. Nitisara was written by

(a) Vishaka Datta

(b) Kamandaka

(c) Sudraka

(d) Vajjika

Ans: (b) Kamandaka

Explanation:  The book Nitisara was written by Kamandaka. Therefore, option (b) Kamandaka is the correct answer. Nitisara is a famous treatise on polity and governance, known for its insights into statecraft and principles of administration. It is written in Sanskrit and provides guidelines and advice for rulers on various aspects of governance. Kamandaka, the author of Nitisara, was a renowned scholar and expert in political science during the Gupta period.