INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Alexander invaded India, Taxila was ruled by
A
Ambhi
B
Porus
C
Ashoka
D
Bimbisara
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ambhi (Greek: Omphis), ruler of Taxila, whose kingdom extended from the Indus to the Jhelum (Greek: Hydaspes), complied. At the end of the spring of 327 BC, Alexander started on his Indian expedition leaving Amyntas behind with 3, 500 horse and 10, 000 foot soldiers to hold the land of the Bactrians.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 326 BC Alexander invaded India. 2. Ambhi (King of Taxila) welcomed Alexander and his men.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: Alexander invaded India in 326 B.C, crossing the Indus River on his way to Taxila. King Porus, the sovereign of the kingdom between the rivers Chenab and Jhelum, was then challenged.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nanda Dynasty ruled India at the time when Alexander the Great was trying to fight with the rulers in the north west part of India. To be specific, the ruler was Dhana Nand, the last ruler of this dynasty.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India, after crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged king Porus, ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.

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