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79. Which Buddhist monk converted Milinda (Indo-Greek king) to Buddhism?

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a) Nagasena

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b) Kalhana

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c) Banabhatta

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d) None
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Solution

The correct option is A

a) Nagasena


Ans 79 A

Explanation: The Indo-Greek king, Milinda (or Menander I ) was converted to Buddhism by Nagasena, a Buddhist monk and philospher. Before becoming a Buddhist, Menander asked Nagasena many questions relating to Buddhism.These questions and Nagasena’s answers are recorded in a form of book known as ‘Milindapanho (or The Questions of Milinda)


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