Consider the following statements regarding “Arthashastra” 1. This book in Sanskrit was written by Kautilya. 2. The manuscript of ‘Arthashastra’ was first discovered by James Prinsep. 3. It is the most important literary source of the Mauryan history. Which of the above statements are correct?

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1. 1, 2
2. 1, 3
3. 2, 3
4. 1, 2, 3

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