The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c11.s1.t33: The Megasthenes Question

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In connection with these technological questions Meyer remarks that we do not possess as yet adequately dependable information regarding the arts and industries of ancient India. "How can we, for example," he wonders, "summon the ancient Greeks, with a Megasthenes at their head, as witnesses for the Crown although we have known for a long time how misleading their reports are?"