• In literature, Machiavellian character means 'selfish character'. - So, among the options, the most appropriate answer is, a selfish person.• Machiavellian character:(সুচতুর/ স্বার্থপর চরিত্র)- Machiavellianism is a personality trait that denotes cunningness. A character uses clever lies and tricks in order to get or achieve something. i.e. 'Iago’ is Shakespeare's best-known Machiavel. - Machiavellian comes from the Italian political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527), the author of the most famous treatise on bare-knuckled politics ever published, The Prince.- If you describe someone as Machiavellian, you are critical of them because they often make clever and secret plans to achieve their aims and are not honest with people.Source: Merriam-webster.com and collinsdictionary.com & Britannica.com