Megasthenes was born in 350 BC and died in 290. He was an ancient Greek diplomat and historian. He was also an author. Ho wrote the most complete account of India. He was a Greek traveller and scholar. He was sent to the court of King Chandragupta Maurya. He was a representative at Chandragupta’s court. He wrote accounts based on what he saw while he was in India. The original accounts were lost, but parts have survived with extensive excerpting with help from other writers. He is know to be one of the founders of the study of India located in the South.
