Birthplace: Punjab, India
Died: 0321 AD
Porus, an ancient Indian king, was renowned for his exceptional warrior skills. He governed a region between the Jhelum River and Chenab River in the Punjab area. He notably clashed with Alexander the Great in the Battle of the Hydaspes, where he was vanquished. Despite this, Alexander admired Porus’s courage and appointed him as a satrap, giving him control over more territories. Porus’s career was characterized by his formidable leadership in battle and his ability to earn respect even in the face of defeat.
