Question : Megasthenes, a Greek historian and diplomat, came to India as an ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator. In which of the following Mauryan emperor's courts did he come?
Option 1: Chandragupta Maurya
Option 2: Brihadratha
Option 3: Ashoka
Option 4: Samprati
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Correct Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Solution : The correct option is Chandragupta Maurya.
The Greek historian and statesman Megasthenes visited India on behalf of Alexander the Great's heir, Seleucus I Nicator. The most well-known work by Megasthenes is "Indica", which provides a thorough description of India in the Mauryan era. As a Greek envoy to the Mauryan court, Megasthenes paid a visit to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
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