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| Q. |
Who among the following was the first to invade India? |
| A. | Xerxes |
| B. | Darius-I |
| C. | Alexander |
| D. | Seleucus |
| Answer» B. Darius-I | |
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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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