Which foreign traveler wrote the book ‘Indica’ to describe the Mauryan period?

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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.
  • Pliny's 'Naturalis Historia' mentions the trade imbalance between India and the Roman Empire.
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