Alexander the Great and His Time

Even before a kid touches a history textbook in India—whether you live in the south, north, east, or west—you are told the story of the brave Indian king Porus, who fought valiantly against Alexander to protect his country. You're told of the compassionate and kind Alexander—neither as barbaric as the Muslim invaders nor as cruel as the British—who was so impressed by this display of valor and duty that he left India, appointing Porus as king. It's nice to learn about the other tribes he defeated before reaching Punjab in this book, and the Persian influence on the northern part of India. Good to know the actual history behind the legend. The OG guy who truly deserves the title ‘Great'.