Question

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

• A. a) Nagasena
• B. b) Kalhana
• C. c) Banabhatta
• D. d) None

Answer 1

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)