Multiple choice

Fill in the blank: Magasthenes was the ambassador of ____________.

  1. Nearchus

  2. Alexander

  3. Seleucus

  4. Porus
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador sent by Seleucus I Nicator (the Seleucid king) to the court of Chandragupta Maurya around 305-303 BCE. He wrote 'Indica,' a valuable account of ancient Indian society, politics, and geography. Seleucus had sent him after making peace with Chandragupta following the Seleucid-Mauryan war, establishing diplomatic relations between the two empires.

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