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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
Fill in the blank:
A new school of art called ____________ developed, as a result of Alexander’s invasion of India.
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 territories conquered by Bimbisara and Ajatashatru.
Fill in the blank:
Alexander invaded India during the reign of the ___________ dynasty.
State whether the following is true or false.
Magadha belonged to the Iron Age.
State whether the following is true or false.
Alexander was the king of Rome.
Trace the rise of Magadha under the rule of Bimbisara.
Trace the rise of Magadha under the rule of Ajatashatru.
Give an account of the causes and results of the battle between Alexander and Porus.
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.
