Q.

Alexander and the army of Porus camped on the opposite banks of this river -

A. Ravi
B. Jhelum
C. Sutlej
D. Chenab
Answer» B. Jhelum
Explanation: The Battle of the Hydaspes River was fought by Alexander the Great in 326 BC against King Porus of the Hindu Paurava kingdom on the banks of the Hydaspes River (Uhelum River) in the Punjab. The battle resulted in a complete Macedonian victory and the annexation of the Punjab. The battle ishistorically significant for opening up India for Greek political (Seleucid Empire, Indo-Greeks) and cultural influence (Greco-Buddhist art) which was to continue for many centuries.
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