326BC: The Battle of Hydaspes. Epic Battles of History

In 326 BC, the army of Alexander of Macedon met the forces of King Porus near the Hydaspes River in a battle that marked the easternmost point of Alexander's long campaign of conquest.326 BC: The Battle of Hydaspes presents a clear and accessible account of this confrontation, explaining how the two sides came to fight, how the campaign unfolded in the Indian subcontinent, and why the battle held lasting importance in the history of Alexander's empire.
The book places the encounter within its political and military setting, outlining the challenges faced by Macedonian forces operating far from home and the role of regional kingdoms in resisting expansion from the west. It also considers the consequences of the battle and why Hydaspes became a symbolic moment in the limits of Alexander's advance. Written for general readers, this concise guide is suitable for those interested in: Alexander the Great and his campaigns ancient Greek and Macedonian history the ancient history of South Asia major battles of the classical world Balanced and straightforward in approach, this book offers an introduction to one of the most important encounters of Alexander's career and its place in the wider story of ancient empire building.