Which of the following statements is correct with regard to Alexander the Great? Options: A . &nbspHe could not win the army of Porus. B . &nbspHe defeated Porus and treated him generously. C . &nbspHe defeated Porus and annexed his kingdom. D . &nbspHe defeated Ambhi of Taxila with the help of Porus.

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to Alexander the Great?

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Which of the following statements is correct with regard to Alexander the Great?

Options:

A . He could not win the army of Porus.

B . He defeated Porus and treated him generously.

C . He defeated Porus and annexed his kingdom.

D . He defeated Ambhi of Taxila with the help of Porus.

Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
In 327 B.C. Alexander crossed the Hindukush Mountains and spent nearly ten months in fighting with the tribes. He crossed the Indus in February 326 B.C. with the help of the bridge of boats. He was warmly received by Ambhi, the ruler of Taxila. From there Alexander sent a message to Porus to submit.
But Porus refused and decided to fight against Alexander. Then Alexander marched from Taxila to the banks of the river Hydaspes (Jhelum). On the other side of the river, he saw the vast army of Porus. As there were heavy floods in the river, Alexander was not able to cross it. After a few days, he crossed the river and the famous battle of Hydaspes was fought on the plains of Karri. It was a well-contested battle.
Although Porus had a strong army, he lost the battle. Alexander was impressed by the courage and heroism of this Indian prince, treated him generously and reinstated him on his throne.

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