SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q39

Deimachus who was a Greek ambassador came to India during the reign of the Mauryan king, _________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bindusara.

Deimachus, the Greek ambassador, came to India during the reign of the Mauryan king Bindusara. He was sent by the Seleucid ruler Antiochus I to the Mauryan court as an envoy. Deimachus played a key role in strengthening diplomatic and trade relations between the Mauryan Empire and the Hellenistic world. His visit followed that of Megasthenes, who was the ambassador to Chandragupta Maurya. These interactions helped in the exchange of culture, ideas, and economic ties between India and Greece.