Multiple choice

The Greeks called Chandragupta Maurya

  1. Androcottus

  2. Sandrocottus

  3. Amitrochates

  4. Both (a) & (b)

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Greek sources (particularly Megasthenes) referred to Chandragupta Maurya as 'Sandrocottus'. Some Greek texts also used the variant 'Androcottus', making both names refer to the same Indian ruler. 'Amitrochates' was actually Bindusara, Chandragupta's son.