Explanation: Chandragupta was ably advised and aided by Chanakya, known for political maneuvering, in governing his empire.

• But popular oral tradition ascribes the greatness of Chandragupta and his reign to the wisdom and genius of Chanakya.
• Chanakya, also known as Kautilya and Vishnugupta, was a Brahmin and a sworn adversary of the Nandas.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT