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The famous Indo-Greek Kin, who embraced Buddhism was ____
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Strato I
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Alexander
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Menander
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Demetrios
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Menander was King of the Indo-Greek Kingdom. He embraced Buddhism under the patronage of Nagasena and was known by the name Milinda . It is described in Milinda Panha which is a Pali Buddhist text.
Detailed explanation-2: -Indo-Greek Rulers – Menander I (165 BCE-145 BCE) Menander I Soter was also known as Minedra, Minadra, or Milinda (in Pali). He was initially a king of Bactria. His empire extended from Kabul river valley in the west to the Ravi River in the east, and from Swat valley in the north to Arachosia (Helmand in Afghanistan).
Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Menander. Menander I Soter was also known as Minedra, Minadra, or Milinda.
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