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Battle of the Hydaspes
-326 • Punjab Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Alexander's hardest victory against the Indian King Porus, where the Macedonians faced massive war elephant charges for the first time.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Macedonian victory; subjugation of Porus.
Macedon & League of Corinth
- Commander: Alexander der Große
- Strength: ca. 34.000 Infanterie / 7.000 Kavallerie
- Casualties: ca. 1.000
Paurava Kingdom
- Commander: Poros
- Strength: ca. 30.000 Infanterie / 200 Elefanten
- Casualties: ca. 12.000
Strategic Context
Expansion of the empire to the limits of the then-known world in the East.
Conflict / War
Alexander's Campaign
Decisive Macedonian victory; path to Asia Minor opened.
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