The Milindapanho is a dialogue between King Milinda (Menander I), who ruled parts of northwestern India in the 2nd century BCE, and the Buddhist monk Nagasena. The dialogue covers a wide range of topics, including philosophy, morality, and the nature of self.
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“Milindapanho” refers to the “Questions of Milinda” or “Milinda’s Questions.” It is a Buddhist text written in Pali, not Sanskrit. The Milindapanho is a dialogue between King Milinda (Menander I), who ruled parts of northwestern India in the 2nd century BCE, and the Buddhist monk Nagasena. The text is presented in the form of questions posed by King Milinda and answers provided by Nagasena.