Who forced Ptolemy III to withdraw from his campaign?
His military
An uprising in Egypt
His allies
His wife
Answer
An uprising in Egypt forced Ptolemy III to withdraw from his campaign. The uprising was sparked by Ptolemy III's decision to raise taxes to pay for his military campaign. The people of Egypt were already struggling to make ends meet, and the new taxes were the last straw. They rose up against Ptolemy III and forced him to withdraw from his campaign.
The Descendants of Egyptian Royalty: Exploring Ptolemy III Euergetes
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