INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Chandragupta Maurya. Justin, the Greek writer of “Epitome” had mentioned Chandragupta Maurya as Sandrocottus. It was identified by William Jones.

Detailed explanation-2: -Greek and Roman sources, which are the oldest surviving records that mention Chandragupta or circumstances related to him; these include works written by Nearchus, Onesicritus, Aristobulus of Cassandreia, Strabo, Megasthenes, Diodorus, Arrian, Pliny the Elder, Plutarch and Justin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. Chandragupta Maurya (c. 321-c. 297 BCE), known as Sandrakottos (or Sandrokottos) to the Greeks, was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty (4th-2nd century BCE) and is credited with the setting up of the first (nearly) pan-Indian empire.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Seleucus Nicator was the Greek ruler with whom Chandragupta Maurya fought a war.