Which of the following is/are impact/s of Alexander’s invasion on Indian subcontinent? 1. Alexander’s historians have left valuable geographical and historical/ chronological accounts of ancient Indian history. 2. It exposed India to Europe by opening four distinct lines of communication — three by land and one by sea. 3. Establishment of a cosmopolitan school of arts at Mathura. Choose the correct answer from below given codes: |ForumIAS

Q. Which of the following is/are impact/s of Alexander’s invasion on Indian subcontinent?
1.Alexander’s historians have left valuable geographical and historical/ chronological accounts of ancient Indian history.
2.It exposed India to Europe by opening four distinct lines of communication — three by land and one by sea.
3.Establishment of a cosmopolitan school of arts at Mathura.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Alexander’s invasion was the first occasion when ancient Europe came into close contact with ancient India, and it produced significant outcomes.

One of the most important outcomes of the invasion was the establishment of direct contact between India and Greece in different fields. Alexander’s historians have left valuable geographical and historical/ chronological accounts of ancient Indian history.
One of the other long-term effects of Alexander’s campaign was that he exposed India to Europe by opening four distinct lines of communication — three by land and one by sea (as Alexander sent his admiral Nearchus via sea route to Iran).
Another significant cultural development was the establishment of a cosmopolitan school of arts at Gandhara.
An indirect effect of Alexander’s invasion was that it paved the way for unification of north India under Chandragupta Maurya.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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