Q. The term “Sandrakottus” was associated with which of the following?
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[A] Kalasoka

[B] Mahapadma Nanda

[C] Chandragupta Maurya

[D] Ashoka

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Contemporary accounts by Greek historians show that Chandragupta was a youth living in Taxila when Alexander invaded India.

Greek historians have recorded his name as “Sandrakottus” or “Sandrakoptus”, which are evidently modified forms of Chandragupta.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT


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