SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 105

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q105

______ was a Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Megasthenes.

  • Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador, was sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
  • His pivotal role involved establishing diplomatic ties and documenting observations of the Mauryan Empire, notably during Chandragupta Maurya's reign.
  • The insights into ancient Indian society, culture, and administration during that era are preserved in Megasthenes' work, known as the "Indika."