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Which ancient ruler of Magadha was referred to as 'Amitrochates' (derived from the Sanskrit 'Amitraghata', meaning Slayer of Enemies) in historical Greek records?

  1. A
    Bimbisara
  2. B
    Ajatashatru
  3. C
    Bindusara
  4. D
    Asoka

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Bindusara, the son of Chandragupta Maurya and the second Mauryan Emperor, was known to contemporary Greek historians (such as Strabo and Athenaeus) by the title 'Amitrochates', which corresponds transliteratedly to the Sanskrit epithet 'Amitraghata'.

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Which ancient ruler of Magadha was referred to as 'Amitrochates' (derived from the Sanskrit 'Amitraghata', meaning Slayer of Enemies) in historical Greek records?
A
Bimbisara
B
Ajatashatru
C
Bindusara
D
Asoka

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