Question

Analyse any two impacts of the persian invasion on india culture in ancient india

Answer 1

Impact of Greek invasion on the Indian culture is as follows:

1. Greek invasion led to the opening of many new routes between India and the West, majority of which were land routes and one was sea route. This facilitated communication between these two countries and helped in commercial growth.

2. Greek invasion paved way for cultural growth between India and the West. Exchange of ideas, social behavior and culture took place.

Answer 2

The Achaemenid invasion of the Indus Valley refers to the Achaemenid military conquest of territories of North-western regions of the Indian subcontinent. On the basis of the dating of the Bisotun (q.v.) inscription, this conquest can be dated to around 518 BC. Achaemenid penetration into the area of the Indian subcontinent occurred in stages, starting from northern parts of the River Indus and moving southward.