CIVILIZATION
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India
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Hydaspes was the last major battle fought by Alexander. The main train went into what is now modern-day Pakistan through the Khyber Pass, but a smaller force under the personal command of Alexander went via the northern route, resulting in the Siege of Aornos along the way.
Detailed explanation-2: -Alexander was born around July 20, 356 B.C., in Pella in modern-day northern Greece, which was the administrative capital of ancient Macedonia.
Detailed explanation-3: -His campaign of conquests from Greece spanned across Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Afghanistan, and India. He extended the boundaries of his Macedonian Empire as far east as the city of Taxila in modern-day Pakistan.
Detailed explanation-4: -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. The Indians were defeated in the fierce battle (Battle of Hydaspes).
Detailed explanation-5: -Alexander founded a city (called Nicaea) near the site of his victory over Porus at the Hydaspes, but the exact site is unkown. This would be the Punjab region.