5 magg 326 anni a. C. - Battle of Hydaspes

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Alexander the Great and Porus met on the banks of the Hydaspes River in Punjab, India, on May 5, 326 BC. The battle that ensued is known as the Battle of the Hydaspes.

Porus had a large army, including 200 war elephants, and he was determined to defeat Alexander. However, Alexander was victorious in the battle, and Porus was taken prisoner.

Alexander was impressed by Porus's courage and his fighting skills. He asked Porus how he wished to be treated, and Porus replied, "Treat me as a king would treat another king." Alexander was impressed by Porus's answer, and he allowed Porus to keep his kingdom. He also gave Porus a pension and a high-ranking position in his army.

Porus and Alexander became friends, and they fought together for several more months. After Alexander's death, Porus continued to rule his kingdom until his death in 317 BC.

The meeting between Alexander and Porus is one of the most famous events in history. It is a story of courage, honor, and respect. It is also a story of how two very different cultures could come together and learn from each other.

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