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The Greek ambassador Megasthenes was in the court of which Indian ruler?

A. Ashoka
B. Samudragupta
C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. Harshavardhana
Correct Answer: C. Chandragupta Maurya

The Greek ambassador Megasthenes was in the court of Chandragupta Maurya. Sent by Seleucus I Nicator, Megasthenes served as an ambassador and authored the influential work 'Indica,' which provides invaluable insights into Mauryan administration, society, and geography, making him a crucial source for understanding this period.

  • Ashoka was Chandragupta's grandson; Megasthenes's tenure predates Ashoka's reign.
  • Samudragupta was a prominent ruler of the Gupta Empire, which flourished centuries after the Mauryan period.
  • Harshavardhana was an emperor who ruled in the 7th century CE, long after the Mauryan era.

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