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The '''Battle of the Hydaspes''' was fought in 326 BCE between [[Alexander the Great]] and King [[Porus]] of the {{Wiki|Pauravas}} kingdom on the banks of the {{Wiki|Jhelum River}} | The '''Battle of the Hydaspes''' was fought in 326 BCE in the [[Punjab]] region between [[Alexander the Great]] and King [[Porus]] of the {{Wiki|Pauravas}} kingdom on the banks of the {{Wiki|Jhelum River}}, which the [[Greece|Greeks]] referred to as "Hydaspes". | ||
Despite possessing a numerical advantage over Alexander's forces, Porus' troops were outflanked in the left by Alexander's troops, provoking a sense of panic amongst the war [[elephant]]s in Porus' army. Alexander's cavalry eventually overwhelmed the Indian troops, leading to Porus' surrender.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: Battle of the Hydaspes]]</ref><ref name="ACCI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Indian Elephants]]</ref> | Despite possessing a numerical advantage over Alexander's forces, Porus' troops were outflanked in the left by Alexander's troops, provoking a sense of panic amongst the war [[elephant]]s in Porus' army. Alexander's cavalry eventually overwhelmed the Indian troops, leading to Porus' surrender.<ref name="ACI">''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' – [[Database: Battle of the Hydaspes]]</ref><ref name="ACCI">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Indian Elephants]]</ref> | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{Mdat}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Initiates]]'' {{1stm}} {{Mdat}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' {{Mdat}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' {{Mdat}} | ||
Revision as of 06:12, 26 September 2025
The Battle of the Hydaspes was fought in 326 BCE in the Punjab region between Alexander the Great and King Porus of the Pauravas kingdom on the banks of the Jhelum River, which the Greeks referred to as "Hydaspes".
Despite possessing a numerical advantage over Alexander's forces, Porus' troops were outflanked in the left by Alexander's troops, provoking a sense of panic amongst the war elephants in Porus' army. Alexander's cavalry eventually overwhelmed the Indian troops, leading to Porus' surrender.[1][2]
In the aftermath of the battle, Alexander, impressed with Porus' military flair and spirit, allowed him to retain his kingdom. Porus became an ally of Alexander and was appointed as one of the satraps of his province.[1]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (first mentioned) (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India (mentioned in Database entry only)
References