What was Kautilya's primary motivation for aiding Chandragupta?

To seek revenge against the Nanda king Dhana Nanda for an insult and to unify India under a strong, ethical central authority.

Mauryan History

UPSC Archival Analysis

Kautilya was the Prime Minister and chief advisor to Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire.

Exam Year

2002

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2002_107 Ref: Kautilya's Arthashastra