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History GK · Q54

Mauryan Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 54

Q54

Which Mauryan king holds the title of Amitraghata?

A.
Bimbisar
B.
Chandragupta Maurya
C.
Bindusara
Answer
D.
Ashoka

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Bindusara is also known as Amitraghata (amitra-enemy, ghata-slayer) in Sanskrit Literature. Strabo has named him Amitrochates or Allitrochades which are greek version of the name Amitraghata.