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Alexander the Great conquires Asia and moves to India

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 563 - 483 B.C.
  2. 336-323 B.C.
  3. 2500 - 1500 B.C.
  4. 600 B.C.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 336-323 B.C.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 336-323 B.C. šŸ“š Explanation: Alexander the Great ruled the kingdom of Macedon from 336 to 323 B.C. During this short period, he conquered a vast empire stretching from Greece to the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. His invasion of India occurred in 326 B.C., which falls precisely within this timeline. This era marks the beginning of increased contact between the Greek world and ancient India.