Who among the following envoys was sent by Seleucus I to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?

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The correct answer is option 4

Key Points

Megasthenes was the envoy sent by Seleucus I to the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
Megasthenes was a Greek historian and diplomat who authored the work Indica, which provides valuable information about Mauryan India.
His observations and accounts are considered one of the earliest Western accounts of India.
Megasthenes’ work offers insights into the administration, society, and culture of the Mauryan period.

Additional Information

Seleucus I Nicator was one of the generals of Alexander the Great and later founded the Seleucid Empire.
After Alexander's death, Seleucus established control over a vast territory that included parts of the Middle East and Asia.
The alliance and diplomatic relationship between Seleucus and Chandragupta Maurya were significant in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the time.
The Indica by Megasthenes, though lost in its original form, survives through quotations by later authors such as Strabo and Arrian.