Question

Megasthenes was a _______________.

• A. Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
• B. Greek trader during Ashoka's time.
• C. Greek trader in the Gupta period.
• D. Chinese pilgrim during Harsha's time.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.

Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat. He became an ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator to Chandragupta Maurya in Pataliputra. He wrote a book called Indica which is an account of Mauryan India. For his pioneering work he is regarded as the Father of Indian History.