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Why did Alexander the Great stop his conquest when he got to India?

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His Soldiers had been demoralized after the heavy casualties at the battle of Hydaspes. Stiff Resistance by the Indian tribes Decreased their moral even more. Thus when the soldiers heard of Alexanders Plan, they refused to march further. The King had no choice but allowed them to march back home.

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