Q. Which of the following statements with regard to Alexander’s invasion of India ( BCE) is/are correct?
1.At the Battle of the Hydaspes, Alexander defeated King Porus but restored his kingdom and expanded his territory.
2.Alexander established a permanent direct imperial administration that ruled central India for over two centuries.
3.Destruction of local North-Western tribes by Alexander created a political vacuum that facilitated Chandragupta Maurya’s expansion.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Alexander defeated Porus along the Hydaspes River, but impressed by his courage, reinstated him as a vassal king and enlarged his domain.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Alexander’s stay in India was brief (around 19 months). He did not advance beyond the Beas River, and Greek authority in the region collapsed shortly after his death.
- Statement 3 is correct: By crushing local warlords and autonomous tribes in Punjab and Sindh, Alexander eliminated regional resistance, making it easier for Chandragupta Maurya and Chanakya to unify the region.
