INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Greek historian who wrote about Alexander’s Indian invasion
A
Socrates
B
Arien
C
Ajastru
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Arrian (96-180 CE) was a distinguished personality of his time: an eminent historian, philosopher, statesman and general. His narratives on India are found in the Books IV-VI of his Anabasis of Alexander and in the Indika, his book on India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arrian is recognized as one of the most renowned authors of the 2nd-century CE Roman Empire for his extensive works on Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE). Arrian modeled his writing style after the 4th-century BCE philosopher and historian Xenophon.

Detailed explanation-3: -He intended this work to be his masterpiece, believing Alexander to be a splendid subject who had not been adequately represented theretofore. He wanted to write a factual account free of mythology and romance.

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