Multiple choice general knowledge history

How many warriors did each elephant carry in the war?

  1. 0

  2. 7

  3. 8

  4. 9
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Each elephant in the Kurukshetra war carried seven warriors: the mahout (elephant driver) and six soldiers equipped with weapons. Elephants were the tanks of ancient Indian warfare, used to charge and break enemy formations. The massive animals required multiple handlers and warriors to maximize their battlefield effectiveness in the 18-day war.

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