Question

Explain how Alexander's army was able to cross the Hydaspes before Porus was able to react.

Answer 1

Alexander The Great Document Analysis - Estasia's History Blog Alexander's army was able to cross the Hydaspes River before Porus was able to react by cofusing Porus's army. ... These noises would drag Porus and his army (and elephants) directly accross from Alexander the Great's army (they tricked porus). This went n for a while until Porus was no longer tricked.

Answer 2

Answer:

Alexander's army was able to cross the Hydaspes beofre Porus was able to react by making Porus's army confused. Alexander had his troops move different dorections and had one part of the troop make a lot of nosie, while the other part of the troop moved across the river. Porus followed the noise, falling into the trap.