The Battle of the Hydaspes also known as Battle of Jhelum, or First Battle of Jhelum, was fought between Alexander the Great and Porus in May of 326 BCE. It took place on the banks of the Hydaspes River in what is now the Punjab province of Pakistan, [17] as …

Feb 26, 2014 · It was there, in 326 BCE, that he would achieve what many would consider as his last major victory, the Battle of Hydaspes (in modern Pakistan). In the view of one historian it would be Alexander at his very best - a fitting climax to his conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia.

In Greek mythology, Hydaspes (Ancient Greek: Ὑδάσπης), was a river god of Pentapotamia with an extraordinary swift stream that flows into the Saronitic Syrtis. It is the modern day Jhelum River ("Vitasta" in Sanskrit).

The Battle of the Hydaspes in 326 BCE was the last battle fought by Alexander the Great during his Asian campaign. Alexander’s army defeated the forces of the Indian king Porus. Alexander’s superior tactics, including crossing a river in pouring rain to flank his enemy, led to his victory.

Dec 24, 2024 · The Battle of Hydaspes is often regarded as Alexander’s finest military achievement and his last major victory, showcasing his strategic genius against a formidable opponent, King Porus, and an unfamiliar challenge: war elephants.

Hydaspes (Old Indian Vitaçtā, modern Jhelum): river in Pakistan, famous for a battle of Alexander the Great. In May 326, the Macedonian king Alexander the Great and his ally, raja Ambhi of Taxila, defeated Porus, a raja who had not been able to surrender himself to Alexander.

Oct 2, 2024 · Battle of the Hydaspes, 326 BCE: Alexander vs. Porus in India. When Alexander marched into the Indian subcontinent, he planned to extend his empire. At the Battle of Hydaspes, Indian King Porus had other ideas.

Jan 23, 2025 · The battle of the Hydaspes was fought between Alexander the Great and King Porus on the banks of the Jhelum River (referred by Ancient Greeks as Hydaspes). It led to the capture of Porus and the victory of Alexander but also …

The Battle of the Hydaspes River, fought in 326 BCE, was one of Alexander the Great’s most significant and challenging battles. It took place near the river Hydaspes (modern-day Jhelum River) in present-day Pakistan.

Jul 21, 2023 · The Battle of the Hydaspes was between Alexander the Great and the army of King Porus on the river Hydaspes in Punjab in July 326 BC. Macedonian troops defeated the army of King Porus. He was captured, and then became an ally and vassal of Alexander the Great.