Who among the following was the author of 'Indica', an account of India under the reign of the Maurya dynasty?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Megasthenes.
The author of 'Indica,' an account of India under the reign of the Maurya dynasty, was Megasthenes. Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian and diplomat who served as an ambassador to the Indian court of King Chandragupta Maurya during the 4th century BCE.
His work 'Indica' provides valuable insights into the political, social, and cultural aspects of India during that period.