Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) Megasthenes
Explanation:
Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya by the Greek ruler Seleucus I Nicator of West Asia (Seleucid Empire).
Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya by the Greek ruler Seleucus I Nicator of West Asia (Seleucid Empire).
The diplomatic relations between Seleucus and Chandragupta reflect early Indo-Greek exchanges.
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The capital of Chandragupta Maurya’s empire, Pataliputra, impressed Megasthenes for its grandeur.
Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan Empire, which later became one of the largest empires in Indian history.
- He is known for his detailed accounts of the Mauryan Empire, particularly through his work Indica, which describes the administration, culture, and society of India under Chandragupta Maurya.
Additional Information:
• Dionysius – He was the Greek ambassador sent to the court of Dhanananda’s successor, Dhamma or Bindusara, the son of Chandragupta Maurya.
• Dionysius – He was the Greek ambassador sent to the court of Dhanananda’s successor, Dhamma or Bindusara, the son of Chandragupta Maurya.
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