Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Minister and Officials.
• In the Saptang Theory of Kautilya, "Amatya" denotes ministers and officials.
• Kautilya's Saptang Theory describes the seven limbs of a state, including the king, minister, country, fortified city, treasury, army, and friend.
Facts to remember:
• Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, and royal advisor.
• The Saptang Theory is outlined in his work, Arthashastra, which is a treatise on statecraft and military strategy.