SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 100

SSC CHSL - 25 Nov 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q100

____ was an ambassador who was sent to the court of Chandragupta by the Greek ruler of West Asia.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

That ambassador was Megasthenes, who was sent by Seleucus I Nicator, the Greek ruler of West Asia, to the court of Chandragupta Maurya (Pataliputra).

Megasthenes gave a detailed description of Mauryan-era India in his famous book "Indica."

Ambassador: Megasthenes

Sending Greek ruler: Seleucus Nicator

Court: Chandragupta Maurya (Mauryan Empire)

Famous work: "Indica," which describes the geography, administration, and society of the Mauryan Empire.