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Detailed explanation-1: -The Battle of the Hydaspes was fought between Alexander the Great and Porus in May of 326 BC. It took place on the banks of the Hydaspes River in Punjab, as part of Alexander’s Indian campaign.

Detailed explanation-2: -Battle of Jhelum, a battle fought by Alexander the Great in 326 BC against King Porus of the Paurava kingdom on the banks of the river Hydaspes (now known as the Jhelum).

Detailed explanation-3: -The fight on the banks of the Hydaspes River in India was the closest Alexander the Great came to defeat. His feared Companion cavalry was unable to subdue fully the courageous King Porus. Hydaspes marked the limit of Alexander’s career of conquest; he died before he could launch another campaign.

Detailed explanation-4: -Complete answer: Alexander the Great defeated Porus in the year 326 BC. (i) After the conquest of the Persian Empire, Alexander decided to conquer Northern India. King Porus of Paurava blocked his advances on the Hydaspes River (Jhelum in Punjab, present-day).