GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator in the court of King Chandragupta Maurya. Seleucus I, the Hellenistic king, sent Megasthenes as an ambassador to the court of King Chandragupta Maurya in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Megasthenes was enthralled by the beauty and grandeur of his reign, the structures built by his artisans under him and the various glorious buildings and monuments. He was also greatly impressed by the administration. He described Chandragupta Maurya’s magnificent palace as an excellent architectural achievement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Megasthenes, the author of Indica, was the ambassador of a Greek king in Chandragupta’s court. Q. Who was the Greek ambassador in the court of Chandragupta Maurya?

Detailed explanation-4: -To make their further friendship firm, Seleucus appointed Megasthenes as an ambassador to the Court of Chandragupta Maurya.