ancient India · Macedonian

Battle of the Hydaspes

Alexander defeated Porus near the Hydaspes but restored him as an allied ruler. The campaign preceded the Macedonian army’s refusal to advance farther east.

UPSC relevance

Relevant to Alexander’s Indian campaign and north-western India before the Mauryas.

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