Who is the ancient king Parvataka in Mudrarakshasa?

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Parvataka in Mudrarakshasa is identified as Porus, the famous king of northwestern India who fought Alexander. Porus allied with Chandragupta Maurya and Chanakya against the Nandas. This alliance is described in Sanskrit and Jain texts, linking him to the Himalayan region.

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Porus Parvataka in Mudrarakshasa is identified as Porus, the famous king of northwestern India who fought Alexander. Porus allied with Chandragupta Maurya and Chanakya against the Nandas. This alliance is described in Sanskrit and Jain texts, linking him to the Himalayan region.

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