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प्रश्न
This is a painting of two famous kings who became friends after a war in the 4th-century BCE.
Give an account of the earlier developments that led to this event.
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उत्तर
Porus was the ruler of the area lying between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab. Ambhi offered to help Alexander to defeat Porus. Porus fought heroically but was defeated. He was captured and brought before Alexandar who asked him how he would like to be treated. Porus replied ‘As one king should treat another king’ Alexandar was so impressed with the reply that he set Pours free and they became friends.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Give reason why:
Deposits of iron in Magadha helped it become a powerful kingdom.
Match the Columns:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Democratic republic | a. Pataliputra |
| 2. Kingdom | b. Champa |
| 3. Bimbisara | c. Rule of kings |
| 4. Ajatashatru | d. Macedonia |
| 5. Alexander | e. Rule by elected representatives |
State whether the following is true or false.
The capital city of Magadha was Pataliputra.
This is a painting of two important kings who became friends after the war.
Can you identify the two rulers in this painting?
Choose the correct answer:
Dhana Nanda was overthrown by Chandragupta ___________.
Choose the correct answer:
The capital city of Magadha was ________.
Name the Mauryan ruler who unified India politically.
Trace the rise of Magadha under the rule of Ajatashatru.
This is a painting of two famous kings who became friends after a war in the 4th-century BCE.
Name the most powerful kingdom in India during this time. Which dynasty ruled this kingdom?
This is a painting of two famous kings who became friends after a war in the 4th-century BCE.
Who overthrew the last ruler of this dynasty? Name the empire established by him.
