WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Greek ambassador Megasthenes visited the court of which ruler?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Chandragupta Maurya
  2. Ashoka
  3. Chnadragupta II
  4. Dasharatha

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Chandragupta Maurya šŸ“š Explanation: Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat, and explorer sent by the Hellenistic king Seleucus I Nicator. He served as the Greek ambassador to the royal court of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya in Pataliputra. His detailed observations of the Mauryan society and administration were compiled in his famous book titled 'Indica'.