DMPQ- Alexander’s Invasion (327 BC)

After 2 centuries of Persian invasion, Alexander from Macedonia invaded India. Alexander conquered minor Asia along with Iraq & Iran and from Iran he marched into India

Alexander conquered whole of Persia by defeating Darius 3 in battle of Arabela (330 BC).
Herodotus, Father of history, wrote that fabulous wealth of India attracted Alexander & moreover his interest in Geographical enquiry & love of natural history urged him to invade India
Alexander believed that on eastern side of India lies continuation of the sea & hence by conquering India, he would conquer eastern boundary of the world
After conquest of Iran, he marched into India through Khyber pass 327 BC & crossed Indus in 326 BC.
Ambhi, the ruler of taxila readily submitted to him but Porus whose kingdom lay between Jhelum & Chenab refused to submit to Alexander

Battle of Hydaspes (Jhelum)

Although Porus had a vast army & fought bravely, but he lost to Alexander
Alexander, impressed by the bravery of Indian prince reinstated him to his throne and made him his ally.
Then he advanced as far as river Beas, he wanted to move further but war weary, diseased, Hot weather of India & 10 year of continuous fighting led to the refusal of Greek soldiers to move further (Refusal also came because of the enormous power of Nandas of Magadha).
Hence, Alexander divided his conquered territories into 3 Parts & placed them under 3 Greek governors.

Effect of Alexander’s Invasion

1^stcontact b/w Europe & India paved the way for increased trade & commerce
Encouraged political unification of India under Mauryas

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