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Alexander Fights Porus
The troops of Alexander the Great meet the elephants of Porus on the Hydaspes
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Alexander Elephant Elephants Fights Meet Porus Trumpeting Tusks Hydaspes
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Alexander Fights Porus: The Epic Encounter on the banks of the Hydaspes River, India, 326 BC This historic print captures the pivotal moment in the Battle of the Hydaspes, where the formidable troops of Alexander the Great come face to face with the mighty elephants of King Porus. The year was 326 BC, and Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire had led him to the Indian subcontinent. King Porus, a powerful monarch, had amassed a formidable army, including a large number of war elephants. The elephants, with their massive size, thick skin, and long, curved tusks, were feared by many. However, Alexander, known for his courage and strategic prowess, was determined to overcome this formidable obstacle. In this print, we see Alexander on horseback, leading his troops into battle against the charging elephants. The elephants trumpet in defiance, their tusks raised high, ready to gore the Greek soldiers. The scene is chaotic, with arrows flying through the air, horses rearing, and soldiers shouting in a cacophony of noise. Despite the odds, Alexander's troops, with their discipline and determination, manage to hold their ground. The print depicts one soldier, with a spear in hand, standing defiantly in front of an elephant, daring it to charge. Another soldier, with a shield and a javelin, is shown skillfully taking down an elephant from a distance. The Battle of the Hydaspes was a turning point in Alexander's Indian campaign. After a long and grueling battle, Porus was defeated, and Alexander was hailed as a victor. This print serves as a testament to Alexander's military prowess and his ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
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