answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Ancient India is not given the credit because they DID NOT actually defeat Alexander the great. Alexander's troops made him stop his seige on India because they were too tired to go on.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is ancient India not given credit for defeating Alexander the great?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Which was the largest emipre in ancient history?

Alexander the great s empire.It streched from Greece to India. Alexander the great s empire.It streched from Greece to India.


Where did Alexander the Great colonize?

Alexander conquered and colonised the ancient Persian empire, parts of India and Egypt (his general ptolomney ruled Egypt of who Cleopatra was descended)


What are the two most famous stories of Ancient India?

the only famous story i know is the alexander the great story/war.


When Alexander invaded India?

Alexander invaded India in 326 B.C.


What was Alexander iii nickname?

Sasha It was popularized as a personal name by the ancient Macedonian leader Alexander the Great. In the course of conquering much of the known world, from Egypt to India, Alexander also gave his name to numerous cities.


Where Ancient India?

Ancient India is in modern day India.


Where was ancient India?

Ancient India is in modern day India.


Where is the Country of Alexander the Great?

Alexander the GreatWas born in Pella, Macedonia (in Turkey) and was the conquerer of the ancient world


Which nation was the first to reach the country of India?

Arguably, the ancient kingdom of Macedon (modern day Greece) was the first nation to reach India, as Alexander the Great conquered some lands today a part of western India.


Did India defeat Alexander on his India campaign?

no


How are ancient Egypt and ancient India different?

Ancient India believed of different gods plus ancient India has many more gods than ancient Egypt. Also the ancient egyptians buried their pharaohs in a tomb and ancient india burned them.


Who are the credit rating companies in India?

There are currently four (4) credit rating bureaus in India: * Credit Information Bureau of India (CIBIL) * Experian Credit Information Company of India (ECIC) * Equifax Credit Information Services (ECIS) * Highmark Credit Rating (HCR)