The Battle of Hydaspes was a decisive battle between Alexander the Great and King Porus in 326 BC on the banks of the Jhelum River in modern-day Pakistan. Porus had assembled a large army to defend the river crossing, but Alexander outmaneuvered Porus by crossing further upstream. In the ensuing battle, Alexander used clever tactics to defeat Porus's war elephants and encircle his cavalry, resulting in a victory for Alexander and allowing him to continue his conquest of India. Though wounded, Porus surrendered bravely and was allowed to remain king under Alexander's rule.