According to the Arthasastra,

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The Arthasastra emphasizes the importance of practical politics over sacred law when the two conflict. The king is expected to use his power and authority to maintain the stability and security of the state, even if it means compromising certain ethical or moral principles. The text also advocates for a strong and centralized monarchy with a despotic ruler, which suggests that options A and E are incorrect. Option C is also incorrect since the Arthasastra does not support an egalitarian distribution of political power. Option D is partially correct since the Arthasastra does recommend limited forms of self-rule for lower caste groups, but this is not as significant as the importance of practical politics and a strong monarch.