Jhelum is a couple of miles upstream from the site of the antiquated Battle of the Hydaspes between the armed forces of Alexander and King Porus. A city called Bucephala was established adjacent to recognize the passing of Alexander's stallion, Bucephalus. Other remarkable locales close-by incorporate the sixteenth century Rohtas Fort, the Tilla Jogian complex of antiquated sanctuaries, and the sixteenth century Grand Trunk Road which goes through the city. As indicated by the 1998 evaluation of Pakistan, the number of inhabitants in Jhelum was 145,647 and in 2012 its populace is 188,803. The name of the city is gotten from the words Jal (unadulterated water) and Ham (snow), as the stream that moves through the waterway begins in the Himalayas. There are various ventures in and around Jhelum city, including a tobacco industrial facility, wood, marble, glass and flour plants.