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Megasthenes' ______ is an example of foreign literature.

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Indica
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Mahavamsha
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Arthashastra
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Harshacharita
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The correct option is A Indica
Seleucus Nicator was defeated by Chandragupta Maurya. Megasthenes was his ambassador. After defeat of Seleucus Nicator Megasthenes stayed back at Chandragupta Maurya’s court. His book ‘Indica’ is an important source for the study of India during the Maurya period.

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