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The story is that his soldiers were tired of endless fighting and marching, and wanted to go home. He was confronted by them and had to agree.
He retaliated by marching them home along the dangerous southern coast back to Mesopotamia and many of his men died of starvation and fighting local tribes.
What else can I help you with?
Why did Alexander the great turn his forces around when he reached India?
Alexander wanted to continue east of India but his soldiers were tired of the long campaign (12 years) and wanted to come home.
Did India defeat Alexander on his India campaign?
no
Who was Alexander the Greats arch rival?
Alexander The Great had wars with a number of enemies but his main war was with Persia. After he had conquered Persia and present day Pakistan, his generals informed him they had achieved their original goal and had no reason to continue conquering. For that reason he did not conquer India and try to conquer China.
When did Alexander the Great become king of the Greeks and Persians?
He was never king of the Greeks - he called himself Hegemon = Leader. He finished his campaign to conquer the Persian Empire in 324 BCE after his retreat from India.
Did Alexander ever really conquer India?
No - he was turned back at the Beaz River.
Did Alexander the great discover India?
I am not quite sure exactly what is meant by that question but I believe it is a no. India was already discovered and known of. Alexander, after conquering Persia, set out to conquer India. He arrived in the plains of northwestern India, fought a brutal battle, and conquered that part of India. He planned on marching on to conquer more of India to the east, but his army refused to go on since they were fought year after year non-stop. So Alexander had to turn back and didn't go any further into India.
Which regions did Alexander conquer after Greece?
Alexander the Great conquered the eastern Mediterranean from Greece to and including Egypt, and also parts of northwest India.
What parts of Asia did Alexander the Great conquer?
The Middle East, central Asia and western India up to the Indus River.
What regions did Alexander the Greek conquer after he conquered Greece?
He conquered Egypt, Persia, Asia Minor, and some parts of India.
Did Alexander the Great conquer in Australia?
No, Alexander the Great did not conquer Australia. He was a Macedonian king who conquered vast territories in Asia, Africa, and Europe, but there is no historical evidence that he visited or conquered Australia.
What did alexander the great do when he was crowned king?
When Alexander the Great was crowned king he began his campaign to create his empire. He fought and defeated the Persians and extended his empire into India.
What cities did Alexander the Great conquer?
Alexander the Great didn't conquer cities, unless you are talking about the Greek city states he conquered to unite Greece under his hegemony. Alexander conquered the Persian Empire and took over all its holdings which included Egypt and capitulated without a battle, and then fought Porus in modern day Pakistan with intentions to push forward into India.
