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During the Battle of Hydaspes, Alexander the Great defeated which Indian ruler?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ambhi
  2. Porus
  3. Chandragupta Maurya
  4. Dhanananda

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Porus

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Porus šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of Hydaspes was fought in 326 BC on the banks of the Hydaspes River, known today as the Jhelum River. Alexander the Great defeated King Porus of the Paurava kingdom in a fiercely contested engagement. Despite his defeat, Porus's bravery impressed Alexander, who reinstated him as a loyal satrap.