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Q · Nanda And AlexanderMedium · 45s
According to Greek historians, what was the approximate strength of the Nanda army?
TopicNanda And Alexander
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Greek accounts mention around 2,00,000 infantry, 20,000 cavalry, 2,000 chariots, and 3,000 elephants.
Final Answer: Option B — 2,00,000 infantry