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The famous Indo-Greek King, who embraced Buddhism was _______.

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Strato I
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Menander
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Demetrios
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Alexander
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Solution

The correct option is B Menander
Menander was King of the Indo-Greek Kingdom. He embraced Buddhism under the patronage of Nagasena and was known by the name Milinda. It is described in Milinda Panha which is a Pali Buddhist text.

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