Alexander’s Indian campaign: Rivers bounding the territory of King Porus. Identify the two rivers between which Porus’s territory lay at the time of Alexander’s invasion. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AJhelum (Hydaspes) and Chenab (Acesines)
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BGanga and Yamuna
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CSutlej and Beas
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DRavi and Beas
Answer
Correct Answer: Jhelum (Hydaspes) and Chenab (Acesines)
Explanation
Given data
- Locate Porus’s territory in the Punjab during Alexander’s incursion.
ReasoningPorus ruled between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers; the battle with Alexander occurred on the Jhelum (Hydaspes).
Final AnswerJhelum (Hydaspes) and Chenab (Acesines)