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Which Indian king was defeated by Alexander the Great in the Battle of the Hydaspes?

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

Answer options

  1. Dhanananda
  2. King Porus
  3. Chandragupta Maurya
  4. King Ambi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: King Porus

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) King Porus šŸ“š Explanation: The famous Battle of the Hydaspes was fiercely fought in 326 BCE on the banks of the Jhelum river. Alexander the Great fought against King Porus, a very brave regional ruler of the Punjab region. Although Porus was eventually defeated, Alexander was highly impressed by his raw courage and respectfully restored his kingdom to him.