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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.
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
Match Column A with Column B
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | Bimbisara | (a) | Hereditary Rule |
| 2 | Ajatashatru | (b) | 6th Century BC |
| 3 | Monarchy | (c) | First Prominent Kind of Magadha |
| 4 | Rise of Mahajanapadas | (d) | Killed his father and became king |
Name the Magadhan king who killed his father?
Fill in blank
The first important king of Magadha was __________.
How did the conquest of Anga benefit Magadha?
State whether the following is true or false.
Alexander was the king of Rome.
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:
The first important king of Magadha was _________.
Choose the correct answer:
_________, the ruler of Taxila offered to help Alexander defeat Chandragupta Porus.
State whether the following is true or false.
The power of the small states in north-western India was shattered by Alexander’s invasion.
Trace the rise of Magadha under the rule of Ajatashatru.
