Which Greek ambassador chronicled his observations during his visit to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Megasthenes.
Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador sent by Seleucus Nicator, visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya around the 4th century BCE. During his stay, he documented his observations about Indian society, administration, geography, and culture in his famous work “Indica.” Though the original text is lost, its fragments survive through later writers like Strabo and Arrian. Megasthenes’ detailed accounts provide valuable historical insights into the Mauryan Empire and early Indian civilisation, making him one of the first foreign chroniclers of ancient India.