Which of the following were influences of the Iranian invasions to India during the 4th 5th century ...........

Ancient and Medival History Pre Mauryan Period

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Which of the following were influences of the Iranian invasions to India during the 4th-5th century BCE?

Alexander’s invasion was the first direct contact between India and the Greeks.
The monuments of Asoka’s time, especially the bell shaped capitals, owed to Iranian models.
Punch marked coins were a result of Iranian contact with India.

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2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

2 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

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The monuments of Ashoka's time, especially the bell-shaped capitals, owed something to the Iranian models. Iranian influence may also be traced in the preamble to Ashoka's edicts as well as in certain terms used in them. For instance, for the Iranian term dipi, the Ashokan scribe used the term lipi.