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Who came to India during the time of Chandragupta Maurya?

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

Answer options

  1. Faxian (Fa Hien)
  2. Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)
  3. Megasthenes
  4. Strabo

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Megasthenes

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Megasthenes šŸ“š Explanation: Megasthenes was a Greek ethnographer and ambassador sent by Seleucus I Nicator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya. He wrote the famous book 'Indica', which provides detailed information about the administration, society, and geography of the Mauryan Empire. His writings are a primary source for ancient Indian history.