What aspect of Megasthenes' description of Indian society is puzzling to modern-day analysts?
a. Buddhists seem to be a small number in Indian society.
b. The largest group in society was the farmer-merchant group.
c. The caste system seemed more open and had more ranks.
d. Farmers were exempt from military service.
e. The king's closest advisors included religious officials.
c
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