Poros
c. 400 BCE – 316 BCE · aged 84
Ancient Indian king
- Born
- 400 BCE · Punjab
- Died
- 316 BCE · Punjab
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- c. 400 BCEBornBorn in Punjab
- 316 BCEDiedDied in Punjab
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- 323 BCE – 30 BCEHellenistic period
Biography
Porus or Poros (Ancient Greek: Πῶρος Pôros; fl. 326–321 BC) 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 (326 BC). Following the conflict, Porus retained his kingship. Alexander not only reinstated him as his satrap but also expanded his jurisdiction to include dominion over lands to the south-east extending as far as the Hyphasis (Beas River/Vipasha). Porus reportedly died sometime between 321 and 315 BC.
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