Alexander the Great and the Indian mutiny

by akgp

Why did the Greek army revolt after the successful battle with King Purus of Punjab in 326 BC? Why his Generals, who were childhood friends, abandon their King in the middle of enemy land?

otherwhitetrash

Alexander’s troops were tired of fighting in the years where they brought the Persian Empire to subjugation and were supposed to cross India, where many simply became tired of fighting and Alexander’s relentless push forward. They mutinied, as Alexander became unpopular with troops.