Question

how was alexander able to turn Porus elephant into a kind weapon

Answer 1

Alexander launched his whole troops at night. He was continuously fighting against Porus. So this time Porus' troops got mixed up. The wild beasts(elephants) were stampeding on  the cavalry killing the king's relatives, friends etc. It made Porus weak and the massive weapon of his turned against him because his sense of security decreased when Alexander's troop didn't attack for many days.

Answer 2

Alexander Preparation

Explanation:

• Alexander could either wait until the waters dropped, in water or cross there and then.
• Although porus' dangerous army and his Beast "elephant regiment" surely would have given heavy casualties on his army if he had attempted to cross the river.
• Alexander had to cross the river, but not openly' he had to use the cunning.
• Alexander launched a full-fledged attack on the porus at night so he makes Porus' army confuse and surprise by the sudden and massive attack at night and the porus' army get mixed up.

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