The Visha Kanyas were supposedly poisonous young women who operated as executioners in ancient India. Any contact with these toxic ladies would mean death.
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Failed Indian invasion by Alexander of Macedon
In 326 BCE a formidable European army invaded India. Led by Alexander of Macedon it comprised battle hardened Macedonian soldiers, Greek cavalry, Balkan fighters and Persians allies. The total number of fighting men numbered more than 41,000. Their most memorable clash was at the Battle of Hydaspes (Jhelum River) against the army of Porus, the… Continue reading Failed Indian invasion by Alexander of Macedon
