HISTORY
CHANDRAGUPTA
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Question
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Which of the following is regarded to be a controversial part of the treaty of 303 (BC) between Chandragupta and Seleucus?
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A Greek envoy (Megasthenes) was accredited to the Mauryan court at Pataliputra
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Seleucus surrendered his large territories to Chandragupta
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Chandragupta made a gift of 500 elephants to Seleucus
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Seleucus gave his daughter in marriage to Chandragupta
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Seleucus was compelled to sign a treaty with Chandragupta Maurya because Chandragupta Maurya defeated him. According to this treaty he had to give eastern Afghanistan Baluchistan and areas west of the Indus to Chandragupta. He gave his daughter to Chandragupta in marriage. In return he received 500 war elephants.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chandragupta II fought war with the Sakas. Chandragupta-II was one of the greatest rulers of Gupta empire.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to tradition, Chandragupta II achieved power by assassinating a weak elder brother. Inheriting a large empire, he continued the policy of his father, Samudra Gupta, by extending control over neighbouring territories.
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