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King Porus

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

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1

Poet and Background

  • Michael Madhusudan Dutt lived from 1824 to 1873.
  • He was a Bengali poet and dramatist and the first great poet of modern Bengali literature.
  • He was a polyglot and mastered English, Greek, Latin, Persian, Sanskrit, and Bengali.
2

Main Theme and Message

  • The poem celebrates the dignity and courage of King Porus in defeat.
  • Alexander is shown as a magnanimous victor who respects bravery.
  • Porus does not bow or kneel before Alexander.
3

Section I: Night Before the Battle

  • The poem opens with a stormy night.
  • The midnight tempest, rain, thunder, lightning, and roaring clouds create a tense mood.
  • Hydaspes’ waves move powerfully, like a force of nature.
4

Section II: The Battle

  • By morning, the battle has begun.
  • The flag of the invading army is shown as triumphant and defiant.
  • Indian warriors rush forward to fight for freedom or death.

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The poem tells a story throughPorus loses the battlePorus continues to fight bravely evenAlexander is awed by Porus's courageThe Indian soldiers fight for their

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