Which of the following was the thinker who stressed the importance of religion for the state and the connection between religion and power__________________?

A. Ibn-e-Khaldun
B. Machiaveli
C. John Dewey
D. Both Ibn-e-Khaldun and Machiaveli

The correct answer to the question: "Which of the following was the thinker who stressed the importance of religion for the state and the connection between religion and power__________________?" is "Ibn-e-Khaldun".