Megasthenes books in order
Ancient Greek ethnographer and explorer
- Lived
- 350 BC–290 BC
- Country
- Seleucid Empire
- Books
- 1
Megasthenes published 1 novel, beginning with Indica (290 BC).
Updated September 2026
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Indica
Megasthenes's most-read book.
Megasthenes books in order of publication
Indica (290 BC)
About Megasthenes
Megasthenes was an ancient Greek historian, indologist, diplomat, ethnographer and explorer in the Hellenistic period. He described India in his book Indica, which is now lost, but has been partially reconstructed from literary fragments found in later authors that quoted his work. Megasthenes was the first person from the Western world to leave a written description of India.
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Megasthenes FAQ
- How many books has Megasthenes written?
- Megasthenes published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Megasthenes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Indica.
- What is Megasthenes's last book?
- Indica (290 BC).
- What is Megasthenes's most famous book?
- Indica (290 BC) is Megasthenes's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.