Did Alexander ever visited Kashmir?

The Kashmir Valley or 'heaven on Earth,' were inhabited since the Neolithic age, marking early human settlements

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During the Vedic period, Uttara-Kurus settled in Kashmir as the kingdoms of Vedic tribes expanded

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Alexander the Great's conquest in India reached the Jhelum-Chenab region, impacting the fate of Kashmir

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The Battle of the Hydaspes between Alexander and Porus marked Kashmir's engagement with Greek

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Before the battle, Porus sought help from Kashmir’s King Abisares, in vain, but he himself submitted to Alexander later

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Alexander, in victory, permitted Abisares to retain Kashmir with notable territorial additions

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Kashmir witnessed diverse dynastic rules, evolving from Hinduism and Buddhism to Shaivism

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Islam became dominant in the 14th century, altering Kashmir's religious landscape

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The region's rule transitioned from Mughal to Durrani, Sikh, and British dominion until 1947

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Alexander's encounter with Kashmir echoes in its dynamic history, shaping its fate through diverse civilizations and rulers

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