Asked: U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013medium Level
ID: 693f1d23128ec97c3fdfd5fe
QUESTION STATEMENT:
उस वीर भारतीय राजा का नाम बताइए, जिसे सिकंदर ने झेलम के तट पर पराजित किया था?
Name the brave Indian King whom Alexander defeated on the bank of river Jhelum.
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
Ambhi
आम्भी
B
CorrectPorus
पुरु (पोरस)
C
Chandragupta Maurya
चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य
D
Mahapadma Nanda
महापद्मनंद
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option B (Porus)
सिकंदर ने झेलम नदी के तट पर (पोरस) पुरु को पराजित किया; परंतु उसकी वीरता से प्रभावित होकर सिकंदर ने उसे अपना मित्र बना लिया तथा उसे अपना राज्य और कुछ नए इलाके प्रदान किए।
The realm of Puru (Porus) was located between Jhelum and Chenab river. Alexander defeated him on the bank of Jhelum river, but he was impressed by his courage and became his friend and returned his state and also gifted him some more areas.