NewsX: Did Alexander’s Wife Really Send A Rakhi To King Porus? Fact Or Legend?
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Poros
Porus or Poros was an ancient Indian king whose territory spanned the region between the Hydaspes (Jhelum/Vitasta) and Acesines (Chenab/Asikani) rivers. He is only mentioned in Greek sources. Said to be a warrior with exceptional skills, Porus fought against Alexander the Great in the Battle of the Hydaspes. Following the conflict, Porus retained his kingship. Alexander not only reinstated him as…
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politics · 4th-century BC Indian ruler · politician · also Poros, Porus, King Porus, Pores, Pure
Born 400 BC · Died 316 BC · Q28935
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Mid-Day: Maharana Pratap, Razia Sultan, Porus: Television shows based on Indian historical personalities - Mid-Day
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