Who was alexander ? Who was porus ? Why do they fought ? Who won ?
Alexander was the ruler of Macedonia who invaded the north western parts of the Indian subcontinent in 326 BCE after conquering the Persian empire.
Porus was the ruler of the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent at the time of Alexander's invasion. Alexander and Porus fought in 326 BCE because Alexander had invaded Porus' kingdom. Alexander won the battle. But he was so impressed with Porus' bravery that he reinstated Porus as the ruler of his kingdom.
Porus was the ruler of the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent at the time of Alexander's invasion. Alexander and Porus fought in 326 BCE because Alexander had invaded Porus' kingdom. Alexander won the battle. But he was so impressed with Porus' bravery that he reinstated Porus as the ruler of his kingdom.