The Battles that Shaped Indian History is a concise, factual account of the battles that have decided India?s destiny. It covers a spectrum spanning almost two and a half millennia- from Alexandra?s battle with King Poros on the banks of the Jhelum River in 326 BC to India?s decisive victory over Pakistan in 1971. Twelve of India?s major battles have been covered, each embellished with detailed maps and photographs. The characteristics of the main protagonists, ...