The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded by :

Q. The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded by :
Answer: Kautilya in Arthashastra
Notes: Saptanga theory of state was given by Kautilya in Arthashastra. According to it, the seven limbs of a state are King, Amatya (Bureaucrats) , Janapada (territory), Durga (Fort), Kosa (Treasure), Danda (coercive authority) and Mitra (ally).