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UPSC 2000: The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the
(a)Greeks
(b)Shakas
(c)Parthians
(d)Mughals
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The Indo-Greeks introduced the practice of appointing military governors (‘strategoi’/satraps) in the north-western parts of India after Alexander’s campaigns, a system later adopted by the Śakas and Parthians; the Mughals came much later. Therefore, the Greeks are credited with introducing military governorship in India. ([gkseries.com](https://www.gkseries.com/general-knowledge/indian-history/sources-of-indian-history/discussion-30?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2000, GS Paper 1, as Question 18. It falls under Ancient History > Post-Mauryan & Foreign Invasions.
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