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The lead elephant, named Mahmud, stopped and knelt down, refusing to go further.
This elephant was called Mahmud and it was sent to Abrahah from Najashi, the king of Abyssinia, particularly for this expedition.
This elephant was called Mahmud and it was sent to Abrahah from Najashi, the king of Abyssinia, particularly for this expedition.
The lead elephant, named Mahmud, stopped and knelt down, refusing to go further.