In which year, Alexander invaded India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 326 BC.
· Alexander the Great invaded India in 326 BC during his campaign to expand his empire.
· He crossed the Indus River and entered the Indian subcontinent, where he fought the famous Battle of Hydaspes against King Porus on the banks of the Jhelum River.
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· The Battle of Hydaspes was notable for the use of elephants by King Porus, which Alexander's army had never encountered before.
· After defeating Porus, Alexander admired his bravery and allowed him to retain his kingdom.
· Alexander's invasion marked the first significant interaction between Indian and Greek cultures, leading to the Hellenistic influence on Indian art and architecture.
· Following his campaign in India, Alexander's army mutinied at the Hyphasis River (modern Beas), refusing to go further into the subcontinent, forcing him to turn back.
· Alexander died in 323 BC, only three years after his Indian campaign, leaving his empire fragmented.