Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Achaemenid Empire and its influence in the Indus region:

1. The Behistun Inscription, commissioned by Darius I, is a multilingual relief that includes Old Persian, Elamite, and Babylonian texts.
2. The Kharoshthi script, used in northwest India, was directly derived from the Greek alphabet introduced by Alexander.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Statement 1 is correct: The Behistun Inscription, ordered by Darius I, features Old Persian, Elamite, and Babylonian texts, aiding the decipherment of cuneiform. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Kharoshthi script developed from the Aramaic script introduced during Persian rule and not from the Greek alphabet, predating Alexander’s arrival in the region.