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Battle of the Hydaspes

BelligerentsMacedonian EmpireHellenic LeagueGandharaPauravasCommanders and leadersAlexander the GreatCraterusCoenusTaxilesPorusSpitakesSons of PorusStrength 45,000–47,000 total40,000 infantry5,000–7,000 cavalryAsiatic contingents 22,000–54,000 total20,000–50,000 infantry2,000–4,000 cavalry85–200 war elephants1,000 chariotsCasualties and losses ~1,000 total80–700 infantry killed230–280 cavalry killedDiodorus12,000 killed9,000 capturedArrian20,000 infantry killed3,000 cavalry killedThe Battle of the Hydaspes also known as Battle of Jhelum, or First Battle of Jhelum, was fought between the Macedonian Empire under Alexander the Great and the Pauravas under Porus in May of 326 BC.

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