Megasthenes, a Greek historian and diplomat came to India as an ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator. In which of the following Mauryan emperor’s court did he come?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Chandragupta Maurya
- Megasthenes, the Greek historian and diplomat, came to India as an ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator.
- He was sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire.
- Megasthenes' accounts of his travels and observations in India, recorded in his work "Indika," provide valuable insights into the Mauryan Empire and ancient Indian society.
- His writings are considered important historical sources for understanding that period.