ABSTRACT
LEGACY Alexander supposedly had planned to travel to the southern tip of India and from there sail back to Egypt. After crossing the Indus River, Alexander first defeated King Omphis (Ambhi) of Taxila and then King Porus, who both subsequently became his allies. Although Alexander’s ambition was unlimited, his resources were not. Moving further into India, Alexander met with fierce resistance from the weather, from rebels incited by the Brahmin priests, and from his own men. Exhausted, failing in their courage, and having not seen their homes in more
than eight years, Alexander’s troops stopped at the Beas River and refused to go further. For once, Alexander’s persuasive powers and inspiring spirit failed to move his men, and he agreed to turn back.
