The ancient Indian play Mudra rakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on

1. Mudrarakshasa is a famous Sanskrit play attributed to the playwright Visakhadatta. 2. The play is historical in nature and is set during a pivotal period in ancient Indian history. 3. Its main subject revolves around the ascent of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya to the throne of Magadha and the political machinations involved. 4. It focuses specifically on the court intrigues and strategies employed by Chanakya (Kautilya) to install Chandragupta Maurya and overthrow the Nanda dynasty, particularly neutralizing Rakshasa, the loyal minister of the last Nanda king. 5. Option D accurately describes the central theme of the play.