Multiple choice

' As a King treats a King' , that was how the loser replied when the conqueror asked him what treatment he should be meted out. Who is the winner and the loser here?

  1. Alexander and Porus

  2. Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi

  3. Akbar and Hemu

  4. Prithviraj Chauhan and Mohammad Ghori

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Explanation

After Alexander defeated Porus at the Battle of Hydaspes in 326 BC, he was so impressed by Porus's bravery that he asked him how he should be treated. Porus replied 'As a King treats a King' (or 'like a king'). Alexander then restored Porus to his kingdom and made him an ally.