The Besanagar inscription of Heliodorus is associated with-

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A. Sankarshan and Vasudeva
B. Sankarshan and Pradyumna
C. Sankarshan, Pradyumna and Vasudeva
D. Only Vasudeva

Answer: Only Vasudeva

Option d is the correct answer. The Besanagar inscription of Heliodorus is associated with only Vasudeva. The Indo Greek ruler Anticidas sent his ambassador Heliodorus to the court of Shunga ruler Bhagabhadra. Heliodorus constructed a pillar at Vidisha in honour of Vasudeva (Krishna). The Pillar is also known as Garuda dhwaja or Besanagar Pillar inscription.

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