SIKANDER'S BHARAT VIJAY CAMPAIGN 

Sikandar's birth 356 Poo. Hua His father was Philip.

Philip 359C.P. Make the ruler of Macedonia. Its killing was done in 329 BC.

Sikandar was the disciple of Aristotle.

Sikandar has the campaign of India - Vijay 326C.P. Start in.

Sikander's commander was Selucus Nikator.

Sikandar had to war with the ruler Poras of Punjab, which is known as the war of Hythess war or the war of Jhelam (distributation). Sikandar's army refused to cross the west coast of the Vyas River.

Returned from India in 325 BC from Sikandar site.

Sikandar's death was 323 AD in the past 33 years in Babylon. Sikandar's Water was auspicious.

Sikandar's beloved horse was a baukaffala. In the name of this, it settled a city named Bukaffala on the banks of the Jhalam River.

Alexander India Victory Travel: 

A Historical Perspective

Alexander The Great was one of the greatest beads of history, which won many countries with their unprecedented military power and strategy. Born in Macedonia in 356 BC, Sikandar took the power of Greece after the death of his father Philip II and soon enhanced steps towards the expansion of his empire. His most important military campaign was a trip to Bharat Vijay, which he carried out in 326 BC. However, he did not succeed in winning the whole of India, but his campaign was successful in establishing an important cultural and political contact between the Indian subcontinent and the Greek civilization.

Sikandar's empire expansion and background to come to India

Sikandar started his victory trip in 334 BC and rapidly occupied Persia (modern Iran), Egypt, Babylon and many parts of Central Asia. When he defeated Persian Emperor Darius III, his goal was to move towards India in the past.

At that time, India was divided into small states, which remained mutual struggle. This situation was favorable for Alexander, because he could win these states using his military power and strategy. Apart from this, it was also known that India is a prosperous land, where gold, silver and other valuable goods are stored.

Access to Sikandar India (326 BC)

Sikandar crossed the Hindukush Mountain in 326 BS, and entered India. His first face was from the king of Takshila, who surrendered without any struggle and welcomed Sikandar. Even also provided economic and military assistance to Sikandar's army, which helped Sikander continue to visit his victory.

With the help of Authand, Sikandar also easily undertaken other small states. But his real exam occurred when he faced the face of Poras, which ruled the coast of Jhelum River in the modern Punjab region.

War of Jhelum: Alexander vs Porus

Porus (Puru) was a powerful Indian king, whose army was inclusive of huge elephants and trained soldiers. Between Alexander and Porus, the war between Jhelum river was warned, which is known as the war of Jhelam in history.

War Strategy and Results

Sikandar's strategy:

Sikandar divided his army into two parts and suddenly attacked the Porus by crossing the Jhelum river in the darkness of the night.

He used his well-known army (cavalry) and confused the Indian Army's elephants.

The Sikandar's army was more disciplined and trained, so that he got the edge.

Porus's Value:

Porus fought bravely and used efficient use of their huge elephants.

Indian army did a strong resistance, but Sikandar's strategy could not be taken ahead.

Ultimately, Alexander won the war, but impressed with the heroism and struggle of Poras, he made Poras re-ruler of his kingdom. Sikandar made Poras a friend of his empire and handed over it more than before.

Sikander failed to move forward

After winning the Porus, Alexander's next goal was to move to the plains of the Ganga. But his army was dissatisfied with this decision. The vast military forces of Indian kings and the stories of war elephants have feared the minds of the Greek soldiers. Apart from this, the soldiers refused to move forward due to continuous fight and exhaustion of many years.

Due to the rebellion of soldiers, Sikandar had to decide to return to India. He moved back to the south of the Sindhu River in 325 BC and went back to struggling with Malva and Mallav tribes.

Sikander's return and death

While returning from India, Alexander's army had to face many difficulties. The soldiers who passed through the desert areas, the heavy decrease of water and food, which caused many soldiers.

Effect of India Victory Travel

1. Cultural contact between India and Greece

Contact between Indian and Greek civilization from Sikandar's visit to India. Greek historians wrote a detailed description about India, thereby information about the rich culture and traditions of India to the Western world.

2. Political effects

After Alexander, the Selective (one commander) tried to establish control over India, but he had to face the defeat of Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.

3. Military effect

Alexander's military strategies and war skills influenced Indian kings. Later, the Maurya Empire organized its army more and adopted the Greek war techniques.

4. Business and Cultural Exchanges

The impact of Greek crafty, coins, architecture and philosophy was on Indian culture. Gandhire Art is the most important example.

Conclusion

Sikandar's Bharat Vijay Abhiyan was very important in historically. Although he failed to win the entire India, his visit played an important role in connecting the Indian subcontinent to the Greek world. After his death, his empire was shattered, but the foundation of political, cultural and trading relations between India and Greece.

Thus, Sikandar's Bharat Vijay Yatra was not only a military campaign, but it became a historic contact between two great civilizations.

  Writer by Manjeet sansaniwal