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Q · Nanda And Alexandermedium · 45s
What was the approximate size of the Nanda army according to ancient sources?
TopicNanda And Alexander
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Ancient Greek sources claim the Nanda army had over one million infantry, substantial cavalry, chariots, and thousands of war elephants, making it one of the largest armies of its time.
Final Answer: Option B - 1,000,000 infantry