Who was called as 'Sandrocottos' by Justin, the Greek Writer?
Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Chandragupta I
C. Chandragupta II
D. Samudragupta
Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
Option a is the correct answer.
The Greek writer Justin referred to Chandragupta Maurya as "Sandrocottos'. Various historical accounts refer to Chandragupta Maurya with different names: Strabo called him Sandrokottos, Pliny used Sandrakottos, Plutarch referred to him as Androkottos, and Justin used the name Sandrocottus.