King Porus

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King Porus is a narrative poem. It tells a story through poetic lines and moves through a clear sequence of events.

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King Porus was written by Michael Madhusudan Dutt, a Bengali poet and dramatist. He is known as the first great poet of modern Bengali literature.

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The central idea is dignity in defeat. King Porus is wounded and defeated, yet he stands with pride and refuses to bow before Alexander.

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Alexander is shown as a powerful conqueror, but also as a magnanimous ruler. He is awed by Porus's courage and honours him after the battle.

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Alexander stops the fighting because he sees that Porus is bleeding from wounds. He says, 'Desist — desist! Such noble blood should not be shed!'…

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The herald sent by Alexander says this. The herald calls Porus to Alexander after the battle is stopped and announces peace.

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Porus replies, 'Aye — as a King!' This proud answer shows his self-respect and royal dignity even in defeat.

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Porus is remembered as heroic because he keeps his dignity, fights bravely, and stands unbowed before the conqueror. His courage is greater than his defeat.