[Solved] Greek Ambassador Deimachus: Reign of Bindusara

Deimachus came to India during the reign of-

[U.P. Lower Sub. Prelims 2015]

The Mauryan kings maintained active diplomatic ties with the Hellenistic kingdoms established in the wake of Alexander’s conquests.

Deimachus was the ambassador of Antiochus I (Seleucid ruler) to the court of Bindusara (the son of Chandragupta Maurya).

Bindusara (B): Deimachus succeeded Megasthenes as the primary Greek diplomatic presence in Pataliputra.

Logic: Bindusara is famously associated with a request to Antiochus for sweet wine, dried figs, and a sophist (philosopher).

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"Who was the predecessor of Deimachus as Greek ambassador?"

Megasthenes, who served at the court of Chandragupta Maurya.

"The continued presence of ambassadors like Deimachus proves that the Mauryan Empire was a recognized global power in the Hellenistic world."

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