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.

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