Multiple choice

The mauryan ruler known as “Amitraghata” was

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Bindusara

  3. Kunala

  4. Asoka

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The mauryan ruler known as “Amitraghata” was Bindusara. Bindusara was the second Mauryan emperor after Chandragupta Maurya. During his reign, the empire expanded southwards. The Greeks called him Amitrochates which is the Greek transliteration for the Sanskrit word 'Amitraghata' which means slayer of enemies.