INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The destruction of the small states in north-west India by Alexander aided the Mauryan empire’s easy expansion and also encouraged the Mauryas to capture the northwestern frontier of India. The most important result of this invasion was the establishment of direct contact between India and Greece in different fields.

Detailed explanation-2: -Effects of Greek Invasion Four distinct routes by land and sea were opened up as a result of Alexander’s expedition. Greek invasion resulted in establishment of Greek settlement in the North western region who continued to live under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka.

Detailed explanation-3: -The invasion of northern India, and the establishment of what would be known as the “Indo-Greek kingdom", started around 200 BCE when Demetrius, son of the Greco-Bactrian king Euthydemus I, led his troops across the Hindu Kush.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solution : The most significant outcome of this invasion was the establishment of direct contact in various fields between India and Greece. It also paved the way for the establishment of trade routes between India and Europe.