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Question 11 Mark
How was Alexander’s campaign advantageous to India?
Answer
  • The chakra or wheel on the Sarnath pillar has a place of honour on the Indian national flag.
  • The pillar has lions on all four sides but only three are visible from the front.
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Question 21 Mark
How was Alexander’s campaign advantageous to India?
Answer
Alexander’s campaign led to an increase in the trade between India and the western world. The historians who accompanied Alexander introduced India to the western world through their writings.
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Question 31 Mark
How did Alexander invade India?
Answer
  • Alexander invaded India’s northwestern frontier.
  • Crossing the Indus river he reached Takshashila.
  • On the way he met forceful opposition from the local kings. He defeated them all and successfully reached Punjab.
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