Which book describes Bindusara as an anointed Kshatriya?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Divyavadana

Explanation:

• The Buddhist text Divyavadana describes the Mauryan Emperor Bindusara as an anointed Kshatriya (Murdhabhishikta Kshatriya).
• This text provides significant insights into the life and lineage of early Mauryan rulers from a Buddhist perspective.

Information Booster:

• Bindusara was the son of Chandragupta Maurya and the father of Ashoka the Great.
• The Divyavadana is an anthology of Buddhist tales, many of which focus on the deeds of Ashoka and his predecessors.

Additional Knowledge:

Arthashastra (Option a)

• Written by Kautilya (Chanakya), it is a treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy, but does not focus on Bindusara's specific Kshatriya anointment.

Indica (Option b)

• Written by the Greek ambassador Megasthenes, it describes the administration and society of India under Chandragupta Maurya, not Bindusara.

Rajatarangini (Option d)

• Written by Kalhana in the 12th century, it is a historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir.

None of the above/More than one of the above (Option e)

• This is incorrect because the Divyavadana is the correct source for this specific description.

So the correct answer is (c)