Q. Which of the following are included in the Saptanga theory?
King
Enemy
Territory
Army
Water resources
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: Answer:
Only 1, 3 & 4
Notes:
Kautilya’s saptanga theory or the theory of the seven elements of the state. According to him the state is constituted by the following elements: (1) svamin (king), (2) amatya (minister or high official), (3) janapada (territory and population), (4) durga (fort), (5) kosa (treasury), (6) bala (army) and (7) mitra (ally).