Who was Megasthenes in the context of the Mauryan Empire?

Correct Answer: A Greek ambassador sent by Seleucus Nicator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya

Subject: 2025

• A Greek Buddhist traveler
• A Greek ambassador sent by Seleucus Nicator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya
• A Greek military invader
• Chief minister in the court of Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation: <b>Key Fact</b><br>Megasthenes was a Greek diplomat sent by Seleucus I Nicator to Pataliputra, the capital of Chandragupta Maurya. He wrote the famous book 'Indica'.<br><br><b>Additional Info</b><br>Topic: Mauryan Empire.<br><br><b>Why the other options are wrong</b><br>Option A: He was an ambassador, not a Buddhist pilgrim.<br>Option B: Correct.<br>Option C: Alexander was an invader; Megasthenes was an ambassador.<br>Option D: The chief minister was Chanakya (Kautilya).<br><br><b>Exam Trick</b><br>Megasthenes = Ambassador of Seleucus = Author of 'Indica'.<br><br><b>Final Answer</b><br>Option B — A Greek ambassador sent by Seleucus Nicator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.