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He had to delay his conquests into India because he underestimated it. Alexander thought that India would be small and easy to conquer, but in actuality, it was huge. Also, his men got sick and tired of India. It was constantly raining there, resulting in moldy clothes, moldy food, rusted swords, and rusted shields.

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