Multiple choice

Which Bactrian King was known as Milinda, after embracing Buddhism?

  1. Mihirakul

  2. Minandar

  3. Toramana

  4. Simuka
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Menander I (known as Milinda in Buddhist texts, misspelled here as Minandar) was an Indo-Greek king who ruled a large empire in the northwestern Indian subcontinent. He converted to Buddhism after a famous dialogue with the sage Nagasena, recorded in the text 'Milinda Panha'. The other options represent different historical rulers.

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