Mutiny at Beas 326 BC

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Mutiny at Beas 326 BC
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• After Alexanders victory at Hydaspes against
  King P_____, the Macedonians came to the river
  Hyphasis (Beas) the weather had been bad and the
  Macedonians were struggling fighting against
  other Indian tribes. It was at the river that the
  troops refused to go any further.
• Write down Why did the troops mutiny? page 100
  of Paul Artus

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• When the troops expressed the opinion that they
  wanted to return to Macedonia Alexander called a
  meeting of the officers. He spoke to them about
  plans to cross the river and conquer lands
  beyond. Coenus spoke on behalf of his men and
  pleaded with Alexander to return home.

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• Alexander called for another meeting the next
  day. Again the men remained staunch in their
  decision to return home.
• Alexander imitated his ancestor Achilles, he shut
  himself in his tent for 3 days. When he emerged
  he sacrificed to the gods asking for their
  blessing to cross the river Hyphasis. The
  sacrifice was not accepted. As the gods did
  not wish Alexander to advance further east.
  (Alexander made up this response from the gods
  to suit him). The decision to return home was
  greeted with rejoicing.

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• Now write down what does this event illustrate
  p.100 paul artus
• And find 2 quotes from p.101 about this event