What was the fate of Chanakya's works after the Gupta Empire?
Lost
Destroyed
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Lost: After the Gupta Empire, Chanakya's works faced a period of neglect and were eventually lost. This loss is attributed to various factors, including political instability, invasions, and the decline of patronage for Sanskrit literature. As a result, only fragments and references to Chanakya's writings have survived, leaving a significant gap in our understanding of his teachings and contributions.
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