Multiple choice

What was the obstacle that caused Alexanders army to turn back from conquering India?

  1. A huge river

  2. large mountain

  3. war elephants

  4. his men became ill

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C Correct answer
Explanation

At the Hydaspes River, Alexander's army faced formidable war elephants used by King Porus. The prospect of facing even larger armies with thousands of war elephants further east contributed to his soldiers' mutiny and refusal to advance.