History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c37.s1.t4.2

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Alexander (329 B.C.) crossed Hindukush mountains and Indus river in (328 B.C.) and was welcomed by Ambhi and fought against Porus. Shield in the 4th century B.C. was described in connection with the body armour of Porus which had bewildered the Greek historians. Almost all the Greek warriors were carrying shield which was tied on their back. Similarly the Indian foot soldiers were having shield on their person while the charioteers had kept them inside the chariot. Fully armoured, Porus rode a tall and formidable elephant which in turn, was also well protected.