Question

It is known that the original "Indica" by Megasthenes was lost in time. How do we know what we know about Indica?

• A. Secondary sources that talk about Indica
• B. Copies of Indica were made even though the original was lost
• C. Oral transmissions
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Recreation of text based on archaeological evidence

Answer 1

The correct option is A Secondary sources that talk about Indica

Indica written by Megasthenes was lost in time. So, all the information that we know about Indica is through works of literature which speak about Indica which is referred to as secondary source of history.