![]() So it was that Alexander and his small remaining army bypassed Lahore and given that the Puru of Lahore, who was related to other similar rulers to the east, decided to withdraw beyond Sutlej. Many years ago my friend Tipu Almakky planted this query in my mind, but in this ‘hyper piety’ age this matter is left alone.įor starters after the battle Alexander was asked by the Puru of Bhera that he should use his troops to conquer the kingdom of Lahore and beyond for him. The word Porus is not used for it means ‘the ruler’. Just why we name our children Sikander after a non-Muslim invader leaves one wondering. The very name Porus as used in old manuscripts is a corruption of the word ‘Puru’, or more correctly the Sanskrit ‘Purushikta’. The Jean Racine readings set off my appetite to delve into the subject again. Since then a lot of research has added to the subject. Quite a few years ago we took a look at this path. You might be wondering just what has Alexander and Porus have to do with the ancient history of Lahore. ![]() It concentrates on the Battle of Hydaspes – the River Jhelum – in which the victor is now a contested matter. Yesterday (Saturday) the amazing Ajoka Theatre of Lahore staged a reading of a translation of the play ‘Porus’ by the well-known French playwright Jean Racine.
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