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What was the main reason for Alexander's victory over Porus in the Battle of Hydaspes?

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The battleground became a muddy trap for Porus' elephants.
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Alexander's army outnumbered Porus' army.
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Alexander had a 100 elephants in his army.
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Alexander had the support of King Omphis and his army.
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The correct option is A The battleground became a muddy trap for Porus' elephants.
Porus was planning to use his 100 elephants as a secret weapon in the Battle of Hydaspes. But, it ended up raining and turned the battleground into a muddy trap. The elephants got trapped in the mud and that turned the odds in Alexander’s favour.

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