Key aspects of Alexander's campaign include his encounter with Ambhi of Takshashila, the Battle of Hydaspes against Porus between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers, the founding of cities like Bucephala, and the transportation of resources from India.
Which of the following statements are correct? 1. When Alexander invaded India Ambhi was the ruler of Takshashila. 2. Kingdom of Purus was between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab. 3. Alexander founded a city named Boukephala (Bucephala) on Jhelum. 4. Alexander had sent 2 lakh oxen from India to Macedonia.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · Topic: Greek Invasion (Alexander's Campaigns in India: Crossing the Indus to Jhelum)
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