0
History books record that Alexander's Army which had HUGE cavalry came to a grinding halt when faced by gigantic Elephant based armies of Hindu Kings of Hindustan (Modern day India). In present context Alexander was stopped at the India's north-western most state Punjab's border. The horses being frightened of bigger animals (elephants) would not march forward, handicapping Alexander cavalry. Watch award winner Hollywood epic movie called "Alexander" to learn more.
Another reason would be that his armies would refuse to go any further having just conquered his huge empire. Thus he could not add any more territory to his empire. It is even said that he wept on his deathbed because there was no more land to conquer.
He wanted to go to what he thought was the end of the earth in the east - India, but his army had had enough after ten years and forced him to turn back.
It was just as well because King Chandragupta was moving west from Bengal with a massive army, conquering all before him, and Alexander would have been annihilated.
Alexander didn't intend to stop - he was planning to take on Sicily and Carthage in the western Mediterranean when he died prematurely.
He apparently died of a fever. There is also a suggestion that he was poisoned. We do not have a definitive answer.
His army refused to go any further than the Beas river - they had been campaigning for 10 years, wanted to go home and mutinied.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Where did alexander the great begin his conquest?
Alexander the great began his conquest in Macedonia and he defeated the Persians
When did Alexander the great start his conquest?
His first conquest began in the spring of 335 BC.
How did the conquest of Alexander the great change the cultures of the conquered lands?
by doing someting
When did Alexander the great conquest?
He captured the Persian Empire 334-324 BCE.
What is the name of the period of Greek culture from the death of Alexander the Great to the Roman conquest of Greece?
The Hellenistic period was the period between the conquests of Alexander the Great to the conquest of Egypt, the last Hellenistic state which fell to the Romans,
Why did Alexander the Great stop in Babylon?
He was planning his next conquest - western Europe.
When did Alexander the great conquest begin?
Alexander the great began his conquest in Poopville, Alabama. He became homeless and ate pies.
Where did alexander the great begin his conquest?
Alexander the great began his conquest in Macedonia and he defeated the Persians
What did Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire resulted in?
Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire created an empire reaching from Egypt to India.
When did Alexander the great start his conquest?
His first conquest began in the spring of 335 BC.
What year did Alexander the Great cancel his conquest?
His conquest was cancelled by his death in 323 BCE.
When Alexander the great start his conquest?
His first conquest began in the spring of 335 BC.
From what country did Alexander the Great begin his conquest?
macedonia
What did the conquest of Alexander the great create?
the Persian Empire
How long was Alexander the Great engaged in conquest?
Twenty years.
What famous river in India did Alexander the Great cross?
Alexander the Great crossed the Indus River during his conquest of India.
What famous India river did Alexander the Great cross?
Alexander the great crossed the Indus River during his conquest of India.
