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Battle of the Hydaspes

Battle of the Hydaspes
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The Battle of the Hydaspes also known as Battle of Jhelum, or First Battle of Jhelum, was fought between the Macedonian Empire under Alexander the Great and the Pauravas under Porus in May of 326 BC.

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Which happened first?

Timeline

  1. Battle of IssusNovember 5, 333 BC
  2. Battle of GaugamelaOctober 1, 331 BC
  3. Battle of the Persian Gate on the MountainJanuary 20, 330 BC
  4. Battle of the Hydaspes (this page)May 326 BC
  5. Lamian War323–322 BC
  6. Battle of the Caudine Forks321 BC

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