History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2012 History
Match List I (Ruler) with List II (Associated person) and select the correct answer using the code given below.
List I
- I. Bimbisara
- II. Bindusara
- III. Ajatasatru
- IV. Gondophernes
List II
- A. Deimachus
- b. St. Thomas
- c. Jivaka
- d. Vassakara
AI-c, II-a, III-d, IV-b ✓ Correct
BI-a, II-c, III-b, IV-d
CI-d, II-a, III-c, IV-b
DI-c, II-d, III-a, IV-b
Correct answer: (A) I-c, II-a, III-d, IV-b — The correct match is I-c, II-a, III-d, IV-b.
Explanation
★The correct match is I-c, II-a, III-d, IV-b.
★Bimbisara of Magadha was treated by the royal physician Jivaka, famed as a healer.
★Bindusara received Deimachus, the Greek envoy sent by the Seleucid king Antiochus I.
★Ajatasatru was served by Vassakara, his shrewd minister who undermined the Lichchhavis.
★Gondophernes, the Indo-Parthian king, is linked in tradition with the apostle St. Thomas.
★These ties connect early Indian kings with physicians, envoys, ministers and missionaries.
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