Alexander's Invasion

   

• The period of Alexander's invasion of India, India was ruled by petty kings. 
• In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India. After conquering Achaemenid Empire of Persia alexander started to the north-west side of India. 
• He crossed the river Indus and advanced towards Taxila. The king of Taxila, Ambhi welcomed him and his men. 

• Then he moved towards the King of Porus, the kingdom between rivers Jhelum and Chenab. Porus didnot fear and he started against Alexander. 
• The battle is known as the Battle of Hydaspes river which against the Kinf of Porus. 
• The kingdom of Porus is now in Punjab. 
• The battle is considered to be the most costly battle the armies of Alexander ever fought. 
• Finaly Alexander catch Porus at the end of the battle with wounds. 
• The Greek great warrior Alexander asked Porus what treatment should be meted out to him and the King Porus Replied that "As a King treats a King".

     

• After defeating Porus 
• He moved towards Kathaiois of Sangla and several small tribes surrendered to him. 
• Then Alexander tried to conquer the powerful Nanda Dynasty, his soldiers were in homesick and tired as they wandering for years. 
• The soldiers had not have the courage to fight against the powerful Nanda Dynasty. 
• Thus Alexander returned to reach homeland, on the way at Babylon he died due to Malaria in 323 BC.
• Alexander's invasion in India had no lasting effect.