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Which ruler of Magadha was called 'Amitrochates' (Amitraghata - Slayer of Enemies) in Greek records?

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

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Bindusara, the second Mauryan emperor and son of Chandragupta Maurya, was referred to by Greek historians like Strabo as 'Amitrochates', which corresponds to the Sanskrit title 'Amitraghata' (meaning slayer of enemies).

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Which ruler of Magadha was called 'Amitrochates' (Amitraghata - Slayer of Enemies) in Greek records?
A
Bimbisara
B
Ajatashatru
C
Bindusara
D
Asoka

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