Megasthenes was a Greek Diplomat, Historian and ethnographer whose extensive writings about the cultures of India gave an insight into the lives of ancient Indians during the rule of Chandragupta Maurya. I. INTRODUCTION Greek diplomat, historian, and ethnographer Megasthenes wrote extensively on Indian customs and provided a window into life among the ancient Indians during Chandragupta Maurya. Despite the fact that his book, the Indica, was lost in the progression of time, it has now been partially recreated utilizing literary works by succeeding authors. Megasthenes is referred to as "the father of Indian history" since he was the first to depict ancient India. Limited information is known ... Ancient India as described by Megasthenês and Arrian; being a translation of the fragments of the Indika of Megasthenês collected by Dr. Schwanbeck, and of the first part of the Indika of Arrian by Megasthenes ; Schwanbeck, E. A; McCrindle, John Watson, 1825-1913; Arrian. Indica. English. 1877 Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador and historian who visited India during the Mauryan dynasty in the 3rd century BC. He is known for his detailed accounts of the Indian subcontinent, including its geography, culture, politics, and economy.
