king Taxiles

Done for my project about Alexander the Great.

While Alexander was still in the Central Asian province of Sogdiana, he received an embassy from an Indian king of the Punjab. The Greeks called him Taxiles, from the name of his capital city, Taxila, but his real name was Ambhi. This Indian king had heard about Alexander, and he wanted to make an offer to him. Ambhi, or Taxiles, was in hostile terms with another king of the Punjab, known today by the Greek name of Porus, although his real name is unknown. Ambhi surrendered to Alexander and offered him several gifts, including a force of 700 Indian warriors and 30 war elephants. In return, he asked Alexander for military assistance against his neighbour Porus. Alexander accepted Ambhi’s offer, and he responded by letting him retain his title and by offering him gifts from Persia. Alexander then advanced to India, where Ambhi received him and his army in his capital city of Taxila. Alexander and his Indian ally joined forces to face Porus’ army at the battle of the Hydaspes.