<P> Porus ( IPA : ( porus ) ) or Poros ( from Ancient Greek : Πῶρος , Pôros ) , was an Indian king from the Punjab region , whose territory spanned the region between the Hydaspes ( River of Jhelum ) and Acesines ( Chenab River ) , in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent . He is credited to have been a legendary warrior with exceptional skills . Porus fought against Alexander the Great in the Battle of the Hydaspes ( 326 BC ) , thought to be fought at the site of modern - day Mong , Punjab , which is now part of the modern country of Pakistan . Though not recorded in any available ancient Indian source , Ancient Greek historians describe the battle and the aftermath of Alexander 's victory . After the defeat and arrest of Porus in the war , Alexander asked Porus how he would like to be treated . Porus , although defeated , being a valiant , proud king , demanded that he be treated like a king . Alexander was reportedly so impressed by his adversary that he not only reinstated him as a satrap of his own kingdom but also granted him dominion over lands to the south - east extending until the Hyphasis ( Beas ) . Porus reportedly died sometime between 321 and 315 BC . </P>
<P> Porus ( IPA : ( porus ) ) or Poros ( from Ancient Greek : Πῶρος , Pôros ) , was an Indian king from the Punjab region , whose territory spanned the region between the Hydaspes ( River of Jhelum ) and Acesines ( Chenab River ) , in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent . He is credited to have been a legendary warrior with exceptional skills . Porus fought against Alexander the Great in the Battle of the Hydaspes ( 326 BC ) , thought to be fought at the site of modern - day Mong , Punjab , which is now part of the modern country of Pakistan . Though not recorded in any available ancient Indian source , Ancient Greek historians describe the battle and the aftermath of Alexander 's victory . After the defeat and arrest of Porus in the war , Alexander asked Porus how he would like to be treated . Porus , although defeated , being a valiant , proud king , demanded that he be treated like a king . Alexander was reportedly so impressed by his adversary that he not only reinstated him as a satrap of his own kingdom but also granted him dominion over lands to the south - east extending until the Hyphasis ( Beas ) . Porus reportedly died sometime between 321 and 315 BC . </P>
who won in the war of alexander and porus
who won in the war of alexander and porus
Alexander
Alexander