The Greek ambassador Megasthenes was sent to the court of Chandra Gupta Maurya by which of the following Greek kings?

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The correct answer is Seleucus I Nicator

Key Points

Seleucus I Nicator was a Greek king who sent the ambassador Megasthenes to the court of Chandra Gupta Maurya.
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, diplomat, and explorer who wrote the famous work "Indica", which provides an account of India during the Mauryan period.
The diplomatic relationship between Seleucus I Nicator and Chandra Gupta Maurya was significant in establishing peace and trade between the Greek and Indian empires.
This alliance was further strengthened through a marital alliance and the exchange of gifts and territories.

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Seleucus I Nicator was one of Alexander the Great's generals and later became a ruler of a region that included parts of the Persian Empire.
His interactions with the Indian subcontinent were part of the larger Hellenistic influence that followed Alexander's campaigns.
The peace treaty between Seleucus and Chandra Gupta Maurya included a marriage alliance where Seleucus's daughter was married to the Mauryan king.
This treaty also resulted in the exchange of 500 war elephants from Chandra Gupta Maurya to Seleucus, which played a crucial role in Seleucus's subsequent military campaigns.