Q. Consider the following statements:
- Alexander entered into the Indian subcontinent from Khyber Pass.
- Alexander advanced into India as far as the Yamuna River.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
Answer:
1 Only
Notes: After his conquest over Iran, Alexander moved to Kabul, from where he marched to India through the Khyber Pass. Then, he took the surrender of Ambhi, who ruled over Taxila and conquered a strong defense of Puru, whose kingdom lay between Jhelum and Chenab. Then, he moved as far as Beas River before his soldiers, who were war weary, disease-stricken and unsettled by the news of large Magadhan army, refused to march any further and he was compelled to return. Overall, he stayed in India for 19 months which were full of fighting. So, statement 2 is incorrect.