The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c24.185

v1.c24.185

To sum up, we may say that, even if there are just grounds for doubting that Cyrus actually invaded Northern India, there can be no question that he did campaign in the territories corresponding to the present Afghānistān and Baluchistān. It seems likely that Alexander’s historians may have been inclined to minimise the accomplishments of Cyrus the Great, especially in the light of his apparent set-back in Gedrosia¹, in order to bring into greater prominence the achievements of the famous Greek invader.