Battle of the Hydaspes (325 BC)

Battle of the Hydaspes (Macedonian Empire & Hellenic League & Gandhara vs Pauravas) took place in 325 BC during Indian campaign of Alexander the Great.

Battle facts

• Year: 325 BC
• Date: -0325-05-0
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Indian campaign of Alexander the Great
• Side A: Macedonian Empire, Hellenic League, Gandhara
• Side B: Pauravas
• Commanders (A): Alexander the Great, Craterus, Coenus, Taxiles
• Commanders (B): Porus, Spitakes, Sons of Porus
• Casualties: approx. ~1,000 total
• Outcome: Macedonian victory
• Coordinates: 32.828°, 73.639°

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