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Q · Nanda And AlexanderMedium · 45s
Which Greek ambassador described the military strength of the Nanda army as exceptionally large?
TopicNanda And Alexander
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Megasthenes wrote about the mighty Mauryan army, while Greek accounts like those by Curtius and Diodorus mention the large army under the Nandas.
Final Answer: Option A — Megasthenes