The Early History of India, from 600 B.C. to the Muhammadan Conquest, including the Invasion of Alexander the Great c18.20

c18.20

¹ Justin, xv, 4, and the details given by Megasthenes. The passsage in Justin's compilation is one of the most important concerning Chandragupta. The testimonies of the various Greek and Roman authors are collected in McCrindle's books and in Wilson's preface to his translation of the *Mudrā Rākshasa*. That play, probably composed in the fifth century, very likely embodies a kernel of genuine historical tradition, of which I have made cautious use. alliance, and sent an ambassador, clearly indicate the real nature of the relations between the sovereigns. Megasthenes exhibits the greatest respect for the Indian monarch, and never presumed to regard himself as the Resident at the court of a feudatory. Concerning the extent of the cession of Ariāna see Appendix F.