Why didn't Alexander confront the Nanda army directly?

His troops were exhausted and mutinied at the Beas River, fearing the reported strength of the Nanda's 200,000 infantry and 6,000 war elephants.

Alexander's Campaign & North India

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Nanda dynasty, specifically under the ruler Dhana Nanda, was in power in North India during Alexander's invasion in 326 BCE.

Exam Year

2000

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2000_14 Ref: Standard Educational Reference