Q54
Which Mauryan king holds the title of Amitraghata?
A.
Bimbisar
B.
Chandragupta Maurya
C.
Bindusara
AnswerD.
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.