History of Punjab

Bronze Age civilisation in South Asia

Bucephalus (; ; – June 326 BC) or Bucephalas, was the horse of Alexander the Great, and one of the most famous horses of classical antiquity. According to the Alexander Romance (1.15), the name "Bucephalus" literally means "ox-headed" (from and ), and supposedly comes from a brand (or scar) on the thigh of the horse that looked like an ox's head.

Porus or Puru ( ; 326–321 BC) was an ancient Indian king whose territory spanned the region between the Jhelum River (Hydaspes) and Chenab River (Acesines) in the Punjab region. He is only mentioned in Greek sources. Said to be a warrior with exceptional skills, Porus fought against Alexander the Great in the Battle of the Hydaspes (326 BC). Following the conflict, Porus retained his kingship. Alexander not only reinstated him as his satrap but also expanded his jurisdiction to include dominion over lands to the south-east extending as far as the Hyphasis (Beas). Porus reportedly died sometime

empire of Pashtun origin who ruled a large territory in Northern part of South Asia between 1540 and 1556

1739 part of the Persian Invasion of India

culture of the Indus Valley Civilization

tribe mentioned in the Regveda

The Pauravas were an ancient tribe in the northern Indus valley, to which Raja Porus may have belonged.

thumb|265px|The extent of Mihirakula and his father's empire is unclear. Above is a map based on a Gwalior inscription. It re-constructs Alchon Hun empire , with its capital of Balkh near Oxus river. thumb|265px|Coin of Mihirakula. Obv: Bust of king, with legend in Gupta script (14px)14px16px14px18px12px16px14px, (Ja)yatu Mihirakula ("Let there be victory to Mihirakula"). Rev: Dotted border around Fire altar flanked by attendants in the [[Sasanian Empire style.]]

aspect of history regarding the Punjab region in the northwest of the Indian subcontinent

ruler of Jaisalmer (died 1168)

1705 murder in India