Porus
Indian king in the age of Alexander the Great
About Porus
Porus was an Indian.
Porus or Poros was an ancient Indian king who ruled over a part of the Punjab region of northwestern South Asia. He is only mentioned in Greek sources.
Life Background Porus was the nephew of his more famous namesake, Porus the Elder, who ruled the region between the Jhelum River (Hydaspes) and Chenab (Acesines) rivers.
Reign Like his uncle, Porus the Younger also ruled a territory within the Punjab region of South Asia. The realm of Porus the Younger was located between the Irāvatī (Hydraōtēs) and Asikni (Akesinēs) rivers, and it corresponded to the easternmost part of the old Gandhāra .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Porus?
Indian king in the age of Alexander the Great
When did Porus die?
Porus died in 320 BC.
What nationality was Porus?
Porus was Indian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Porus. https://biography.guide/porus/
MLA: "Porus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/porus/.
Chicago: "Porus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/porus/.
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