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    Rulers of which of the following dynasties maintained diplomatic relations with distant countries like Syria in the west?

    A)  Maurya           

    B)  Gupta 

    C)  Pallava            

    D)  Chola

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Mauryan Emperor Bindusara had friendly relations with the Greek King Antiochos-I of Syria. Deimachos was a Syrian Ambassador who came in the court of Bindusara. Mauryan Emperor Ashoka Ac Great also mentions the names of Hellenic king- Antiochus II of Syria in his 13th rock edict. This shows that Mauryan dynasty maintained the diplomatic relations with distant countries like Syria in the West.


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