For centuries sisters have been tying a protective thread on their brother’s wrist on Raksha Bandhan . It is mentioned in mythological texts that Draupadi had tied a protective thread on Lord Krishna’s hand and taken an assurance of his help at the right time.. The celebration of Raksha Bandhan festival in modern India began with the Indus Valley Civilization i.e. around 55 It is considered to be from hundred years ago. It is also said that when Alexander set out to conquer the world, his life was saved by Rakhi on the Indian subcontinent. .
How did Rakhi save Sikandar’s life
Who doesn’t know Alexander? . He was a Greek warrior of the Macedonian Empire who later became a king and by the time of his death he had captured half of the land recorded in Greek history.. From today 356 BC he left Egypt with the dream of conquering the world , Iran, Mesopotamia, After conquering many areas like Phoenicia, when he reached the Indian subcontinent, he encountered King Porus here."s1">.
Where a fierce battle started between the two on the banks of Jhelum and Chenab rivers. It is said that at that time in Alexander’s army There were more than 50thousand soldiers, But the bravery of King Porus and his elephant army was no less. After the war continued for a few days, when the news reached Alexander’s wife that King Porus could win over Alexander, she sent a Rakhi to King Porus and asked him to spare her husband Alexander alive."s1">. It is called, It was only to protect the honour of that Rakhi that Porus did not attack Alexander lethally .
Who won the war?
A fierce battle took place between Alexander and Porus on the banks of the Jhelum and Chenab rivers."s1">. In history this known as the Battle of the Hydaspes. There are different opinions about who won this. –Separate arguments are given. Greek historians declare Alexander victorious in this war, while other historians refute this.
