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What was the city constructed by Alexander named after his favourite horse?

  1. Niacin

  2. Corinth

  3. Bucephala

  4. Hellen
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alexander named the city Bucephala after his beloved horse Bucephalus, who died during the Battle of the Hydaspes in 326 BCE. The city was founded on the banks of the Jhelum River (Hydaspes) in modern-day Pakistan.

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