Diodorus Siculus

Diodorus Siculus was a Greek historian from the 1st century BCE, best known for his work 'Bibliotheca historica,' which provides a comprehensive account of the history of the world known to him, including ancient India. He gained attention in the news for his observations of India's early republican traditions, particularly regarding the independent gana sanghas and their democratic structures, which are highlighted in discussions about the evolution of Indian democracy.