Battle of the Hydaspes
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The Battle of the Hydaspes also known as Battle of Jhelum, or First Battle of Jhelum, was fought between the Macedonian Empire under Alexander the Great and the Pauravas under Porus in May of 326 BC.
Alexander the Great and Porus by Francesco Fontebasso
Porus awaits the attack of Alexander July 326 BC.
An imagined Indian war elephant against Alexander's army, by Johannes van den Avele
A painting by Charles Le Brun depicting Alexander and Porus during the Battle of the Hydaspes.
Porus
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Porus or Poros was an ancient Indian king whose territory spanned the region between the Hydaspes and Acesines rivers. He is only mentioned in Greek sources. Said to be a warrior with exceptional skil
Battle of the Hydaspes
…also known as Battle of Jhelum, or First Battle of Jhelum, was fought between the Macedonian Empire under Alexander the Great and the Pauravas under Porus in May of 326 BC. It took place on the banks of the Hydaspes River in what is now the Punjab province of Pakistan, as part of Alexander's Indian campaign…
Surrender of Porus to Alexander, 1865 engraving by Alonzo Chappel.
Alexander the Great and King Poros – Opera From Antonio Cesti Burnacini – 1750