Alexander vs Porus: The Battle That Shocked an Empire — Fexingo History copertina

Alexander vs Porus: The Battle That Shocked an Empire — Fexingo History

Alexander vs Porus: The Battle That Shocked an Empire — Fexingo History

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In 326 BCE, Alexander the Great faced his toughest opponent yet: King Porus of the Pauravas, whose kingdom straddled the Indus. This episode dives into the Battle of the Hydaspes, where war elephants, monsoon rains, and a determined Indian king nearly broke the Macedonian war machine. We explore Alexander's tactical innovations, Porus's unexpected nobility in defeat, and how the campaign's aftermath reshaped both empires. Lucas and Luna also discuss the enigmatic figure of the Brahmin philosopher Kalanos, who chose self-immolation over a life in Alexander's court, and the legacy of the Maurya connection that followed Alexander's retreat. No grand sweeping survey—just one brutal day in June that revealed the limits of conquest.

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