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Who among the following was the first to invade India?

A. Xerxes
B. Darius-I
C. Alexander
D. Seleucus
Answer» B. Darius-I
Explanation: In about 518 BCE, the Persians invaded India. They were led by King Darius I, who conquered the Indus Valley and the area that is now the state of Punjab. Darius-I was successful in maintaining power, and his descendants continued to rule the area when he died. Darius-I also began to collect a tribute tax, and spread news of India's many natural resources to Europe.
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