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    Question

    Who among the following was the author of 'Indica', an

    account of India under the reign of the Maurya dynasty?
    A Strabo Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pliny Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Diodorus Siculus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Megasthenes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The author of 'Indica' was Megasthenes. • He was a Greek ambassador sent to the court of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire, by Seleucus I Nicator. • Seleucus I Nicator was one of the generals of Alexander the Great who, after Alexander’s death took control of the eastern part of his empire, which included territories in Asia Minor, Persia, and parts of India.

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