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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2001 GS-I
Question

Alexanders success in India was due to:

1. There was no central power in India
2. He had a superior army
3. He received help from the traitorous Indian rulers
4. He was a good administrator

Select your answer from the following code:
Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 1, 2 and 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2 and 3”.
The statement "He was a good administrator" does not apply to Alexander the Great in the context of his campaign in India. Alexander was primarily known for his military prowess and leadership rather than administrative skills.

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