King of the Punjab & Defier of Alexander the Great• Granth: Itihasa & Biographies
King Porus (Paurava)
राजा पुरु (पोरस)
The towering king of Punjab who fought Alexander the Great's army with formidable valor at the Battle of the Hydaspes (Jhelum) in 326 BCE, earning the invader's deepest respect.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Ruler of PauravaHero of the Battle of the Hydaspes
Significance & Lore
When Alexander asked how he wished to be treated, Porus famously replied: 'Like a King!', demanding equal sovereign dignity.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Battle of the Hydaspes (326 BCE)
- ✦War Elephant Phalanx
- ✦Dignity in Defeat
- ✦King of the Pauravas
Canonical Reference
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