UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 2020 · Q3(b) · 15 marks
A number of scholars considered Alexander as 'The Great', although long term impacts of Alexander's invasion on India need to be re-evaluated. Comment.
- Chapter
- Period of Mahajanapadas
- Topic
- Persian and Macedonian Invasions
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