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Indo-Roman contacts: Second Indian embassy to Rome in 110–120 CE. We hear of Indian envoys sent to Emperor Augustus (27–28 CE) and later (110–120 CE) to which Roman emperor? Choose the correct option.

Q: Indo-Roman contacts: Second Indian embassy to Rome in 110–120 CE. We hear of Indian envoys sent to Emperor Augustus (27–28 CE) and later (110–120 CE) to which Roman emperor? Choose the correct option.

Given data Two missions: one to Augustus (27–28 CE) and another around 110–120 CE. Reasoning The later embassy is recorded to the court of Trajan (r. 98–117 CE), consistent with the cited time window. Final Answer Trajan

Difficulty: Easy

Trajan
Tiberius
Hadrian
Nero

Correct Answer: Trajan

Explanation:

Given data

Two missions: one to Augustus (27–28 CE) and another around 110–120 CE.

Reasoning
The later embassy is recorded to the court of Trajan (r. 98–117 CE), consistent with the cited time window.

Final Answer
Trajan

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