How many classes of Indian society are mentioned in Megasthene's book Indica?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 7.
• In Megasthenes' book "Indica," he describes the Indian society as being divided into seven classes.
• These classes are: philosophers, farmers, soldiers, herdsmen, artisans, magistrates, and councillors.
• Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador to the Mauryan court of Chandragupta Maurya, and his observations provide valuable insights into ancient Indian society.
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• Megasthenes was the ambassador of the Greek general Seleucus Nicator, at the court of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, in 4th century B.C.
• Chandragupta Maurya became king at the age of 25. He defeated the Nandas and established the Mauryan Empire.
• In 322 BC, he defeated the last Nanda emperor, Dhanananda, and took control of Pataliputra.