How do you say what say 'Fact' is right? There will always be versions of story, many times completely contradictory. However, you caould have quoted at least a book that tells your version of the story. I am sure, in the case of Porus, European historians who did not want to show that their side got defeated in India, created the story of Alexander deciding to go back. It is quite possible that their defeat was largely because they were tired. (In my opinion, even if Alexander was really defeated in that war, he still has to be considered great because it is hard to imagine how people can come from so far places like Greece could come here and challenge us. No Indian king had achieved what Alexander had achieved
RE:What is the fact?
by Gautam Sinha on Mar 07, 2008 08:52 AM Permalink
Libran, there is no greatness in conquest by force. As an Indian you should know that. Indians never needed to invade anywhere else because our country provided both material and physical growth. Invaders looted everytime but came again and found more wealth that speaks for itself. And India always welcomed true seekers. Maybe you should start thinking on lines as to why history brainwashes us in childhood calling conquerers as great.
RE:What is the fact?
by Gautam Sinha on Mar 07, 2008 08:56 AM Permalink
In addendum, I forgot to mention spiritual growth and remember Buddhism has more followers outside India. That is "conquest" of a different sort.
