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Question
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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Solution
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.
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