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Bindusara asked Antiochus I to send three things — sweet wine

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Classical tradition says Bindusara requested sweet wine, dried figs and a philosopher or sophist from Antiochus I. The first two could be supplied, but the sale of a philosopher was said to be contrary to Greek custom or law. The distinctive item in the anecdote is a philosopher or sophist, not a physician, general, sculptor or other professional substituted by distractors.

Aबिन्दुसार ने एण्टियोकस प्रथम से तीन चीज़ें माँगीं — मीठी मदिरा
BA philosopher
CAn architect
DA physician
Correct Answer: बिन्दुसार ने एण्टियोकस प्रथम से तीन चीज़ें माँगीं — मीठी मदिराYour Answer: A

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Correct answer: A philosopher or sophist. Classical tradition says Bindusara requested sweet wine, dried figs and a philosopher or sophist from Antiochus I. The first two could be supplied, but the sale of a philosopher was said to be contrary to Greek custom or law. The distinctive item in the anecdote is a philosopher or sophist, not a physician, general, sculptor or other professional substituted by distractors. The answer should be chosen from the specific evidence asked in the question, not from a broad association with the Mauryan period.

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