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Which one of the following rivers was earlier known as “Vitasta” ?<\/p>\n

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\nThe Jhelum River is one of the five major rivers of the Punjab region. In ancient Indian texts, particularly the Rigveda, this river was known by the name ‘Vitasta’. It is also mentioned as Hydaspes in ancient Greek texts, related to Alexander the Great’s Battle of the Hydaspes fought on its banks.
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\n– Vitasta is the ancient Sanskrit name for the Jhelum River.
\n– The Jhelum River is a tributary of the Chenab, which flows into the Indus River.
\n– The Battle of the Hydaspes (Vitasta) was fought between Alexander the Great and King Porus.
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\nThe five rivers of Punjab are Jhelum (Vitasta), Chenab (Asikni), Ravi (Parushni\/Iravati), Sutlej (Shatadru), and Beas (Vipasha). Their confluence forms the Panjnad, which joins the Indus River.
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