In this article we will discuss about the political, social and economic conditions of India between 650-321 B.C. Political Condition of India: Politically India was split into a number of small states. Some of these states were under strong monarchs, who were trying to build up imperial states, while others were republican in character. According to the Buddhist literature India [...]
The below mentioned article provides notes on the Persian Occupation of India. When the rulers of Magadha were extending their empire in India, the kings of Persia were also busy establishing their foot-hold on India. Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire conquered the areas up to Hindukush and Gandhara formed a part of his empire. Darius I, another ruler [...]
In this article we will discuss about Alexander’s invasion and its effects. The Greeks again came into close contact with India following India's invasion by Alexander in 326 B.C. Alexander became the king of Macedonia in 336 B.C. following the death of his father. After conquering the whole of Greece, Persia, Asia Minor, Egypt etc. he advanced towards India in [...]