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The women of which Indian republic or kingdom had taken up arms against Alexander after a large number of its soldiers had been killed or wounded in the battlefield?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: D
Concept
Alexander's invasion of the north-west (326 BCE) was met with fierce resistance from various tribes and democratic republics.Explanation
Greek historian Diodorus Siculus records that during the siege of Massaga (Assakenoi tribe), after the king was killed, the women fought alongside the men with remarkable bravery.Logical Breakup
Massaga (D): The capital of the Assakenoi. The resistance was so stubborn that Alexander reportedly ordered a massacre of the survivors, including the brave women.
Other Tribes: While many fought bravely, the specific incident of women taking up arms in mass is uniquely recorded for Massaga.