Who among the following Greek rulers sent Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Seleucus Nicator
Seleucus I Nicator was the Greek emperor who dispatched Megasthenes as an ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
The Diadochi, or generals that succeeded Alexander the Great following his death, included Seleucus I, who founded the Seleucid Empire.
Megasthenes was dispatched as an envoy by Seleucus I to the Mauryan Empire in India in order to forge diplomatic contacts and fortify existing ones.
In instance, "Indika," one of Megasthenes' books about India, contains important historical details regarding the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya.