Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador from Seleucus I Nicator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya. He wrote the book 'Indica', which is an important source of information about the Mauryan Empire.
Who came to India during the time of Chandragupta Maurya?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Origin and Rise of the Mauryas: Chandragupta Maurya)
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