SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 76

SSC MTS - 03 May 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q76

Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador in the court of __________________.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Chandragupta Maurya.

  • Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador who served as an envoy to the court of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India.
  • Chandragupta Maurya was a prominent ruler who reigned from approximately 321 BCE to 297 BCE. Megasthenes's accounts of his experiences in India provide valuable insights into the culture, society, and governance of ancient India during the Maurya period.