Greek Conquests In India
In ancient times, trade between the Indian subcontinent and Greece flourished with silk, spices and gold being traded. The Greeks invaded India several times, starting with the conquest of Alexander the Great.
Read more about Greek Conquests In India: Conquests of Alexander The Great (327–326 BCE), Seleucid Invasion (305 BCE), Indo-Greek Rule (180 BCE-10 CE), Legacy
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