Answer
Megasthenes
Explanation
Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador who came to the court of Chandragupta Maurya as an envoy of Seleucus Nicator and authored the book 'Indica'.
Key Points
- > Author: Megasthenes
- > Subject: Mauryan period
- > Was a Greek ambassador
Additional Information
"- Megasthenes visited India during the time of Chandragupta Maurya.\n- Pliny's 'Naturalis Historia' mentions the trade imbalance between India and the Roman Empire.\n\n| Traveler | Book |\n|---|---|\n| Megasthenes | Indica |\n| Pliny | Naturalis Historia |"