Megasthenes, an ambassador, was sent to the court of ______ by the Greek ruler of West Asia, Seleucus Nicator.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Chandragupta.
- Megasthenes(350 BC-290 BC) was a Greek ambassador sent by Selecus Nikator, the Greek king of Persia(Iran), to the court of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of Mauryan dyanasty where he resided up to 6 years(302 BC-296 BC).
- He wrote the book on India called "INDICA".
- INDICA was the first book through which ancient Europe knew about India.Megasthenes was the first ambassador that mentioned in Indian History.