In the year 326 BC, Alexander the Great made a strategic decision to cross the Hydaspes River, swollen by the monsoon rains, to outflank the army of King Porus. This move, despite the close watch of the opponent’s forces, is considered one of his most brilliant combat strategies. Alexander employed deception and decisive maneuvers during the crossing. He had his cavalry move up and down the river bank each night, with Porus shadowing him. Eventually, Alexander found a suitable crossing point, about 27 km upstream of his camp. His strategy was a classic pincer maneuver.
The Battle of the Hydaspes, also known as the Battle of Jhelum, was possibly the most costly engagement for the Macedonians, but they secured a decisive victory over the Pauravas and captured Porus. Alexander's superior tactics, which included crossing a river in heavy rain to outflank his enemy, were key to his victory. Large parts of Punjab were subsequently incorporated into the Macedonian Empire. Porus was reinstated as the ruler of the region after Alexander, impressed by the fierce resistance put up by Porus and his army, appointed him as a satrap.
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