INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Megasthenes was at the court of?
A
Chandragupta Maurya
B
Ashoka
C
Kanishka
D
Harsha
Explanation: 

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 a Greek ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator in the court of Chandragupta Maurya.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was written by Megasthenes, who was a Greek ambassador in the court of Chandragupta Maurya.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Greek traveler Megasthenes visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya. Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador. He was migrated to Shravanabelagola along with Jain monk Bhadrabahu.

Detailed explanation-5: -Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya. Though exact date is not certain, it is believed that he was in the Mauryan court between 302 and 298 BCE.

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