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An elephant calf is stillborn and is brought to life with great difficulty. He grows up small in stature as compared to normal elephants however he is gifted with special talents. He manages to join King Porus’s Tusker Battalion as a scout. His battalion is getting ready to face Alexander the Great across Jhelum River, or as Greek historians will call Hydaspes. The Battle that follows is known as “Battle of Hydaspes.” Alexander appears victorious and King Porus is forced to surrender. Tusker battalion is acquired by Alexander the great and on its way to future endeavors, Veer and a few others managed to escape from the formation.