alleryAt which river did Alexander's army mutiny and refuse to advance east?
AGanga
BBeas
CNarmada
DYamuna
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Beas
1. Alexander ventured into Punjab.
2. His army mutinied at the Beas River.
3. The Ganga, Narmada and Yamuna lie further east or south.
_Source: Wikipedia, Maurya Empire, Unrest and warfare in the Punjab_
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