INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to all surviving ancient historical sources, King Alexandros III of Macedonia (most commonly known in English as “Alexander the Great”) defeated King Porus (whose name is conjectured to have been Puru in his native tongue) of the Indian kingdom of Paurava in the Battle of the Hydaspes in May 326 BC.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Battle of Hydaspes was a decisive battle fought between the armies of Alexander the Great and the King Porus (also known as Poru, Paurava) in 326 BC. It ended in a victory for Alexander’s Macedonian Army.

Detailed explanation-3: -324 BC. Hint: The Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander the Great and Porus on the banks of the Hydaspes River. This battle was Alexander’s 4th and last campaign of conquest in Asia. Complete answer: Alexander the Great defeated Porus in the year 326 BC.

Detailed explanation-4: -Battle of the Hydaspes, (326 bce), fourth and last pitched battle fought by Alexander the Great during his campaign of conquest in Asia. The fight on the banks of the Hydaspes River in India was the closest Alexander the Great came to defeat.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India. After crossing the river Indus, he advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged king Porus, ruler of the kingdom, between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.