alleryWhich Indo-Greek ruler is described as a convert to Buddhism in the Milindapanha?
ADemetrius
BMenander
CHeraios
DAntiochus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Menander
1. Indo-Greek attacks on the Shungas were led by Demetrius I or Menander I.
2. The Milindapanha describes Menander as a convert to Buddhism.
3. Heraios was a Kushan; Demetrius and Antiochus are not given this description.
_Source: Wikipedia, Shunga Empire, War with the Yavanas (Greeks)_
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