When Puru Met Alexander: Ancient Pride, Modern Truth

Introduction History has a curious way of whispering timeless truths to us—not through dusty scrolls, but through moments etched in fire. One such moment came when Alexander the Great stood before an Indian king named Puru . Not "Porus," as history books record with their Greek-tinted accents, but Puru —a name light on the tongue, but heavy with dignity. Alexander had crossed continents, conquered empires, and bent kingdoms to his will. But in Puru, he met not just a warrior, but a man of unshakable self-respect . Captured, chained, and cornered, Puru did not flinch, beg, or bow. When Alexander asked, "How should I treat you?" Puru replied, "Treat me as one king would treat another." No aggression. No flattery. Just truth wrapped in pride. And that’s where history turned on its heel. Because even the world’s most powerful conqueror recognized royalty in humility . The Pronunciation of Power We often forget: Puru's name wasn’t even correctly sp...