Question

How did Megasthenes come to Pataliputra? What does his book Indica contain?​

Answer 1

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Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian and diplomat. He was sent as an ambassador to Chandragupta Maurya in Pataliputra by Seleucus I Nicator. He described India in his book Indica. The original book is no longer available but it has been reconstructed on the basis of portions preserved by later writers.

Answer 2

Answer:

Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian and diplomat. He was sent as an ambassador to Chandragupta Maurya in Pataliputra by Seleucus I Nicator. He described India in his book Indica. The original book is no longer available but it has been reconstructed on the basis of portions preserved by later writers