Alexander's invasion of India
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Indus_River
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
establishment of Greek settlements
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
cultural syncretism
shift in power dynamics in the region increased trade routes influence on subsequent empires |
| gptkbp:conflict |
establishment of satrapies
retreat of Alexander's forces victory over local rulers |
| gptkbp:consequences |
influence on Indian warfare
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
exchange of goods and ideas
influence on Indian art influence on Indian philosophy introduction of Greek language introduction of Hellenistic architecture |
| gptkbp:current_champion |
gptkb:King_Porus
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| gptkbp:date |
327 BC
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| gptkbp:duration |
several years
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
cultural exchange between Greece and India
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
spread of Hellenistic culture
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Curtius_Rufus gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis_of_Alexander |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Alexander's invasion of India
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| gptkbp:legacy |
cultural narratives in literature
study of military tactics impact on Indian history exchange of scientific knowledge formation of Indo-Greek kingdoms influence on art and sculpture in India influence on later Indian rulers inspiration for future conquerors mythologization of Alexander cultural festivals inspired by Hellenistic traditions development of trade networks between East and West |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:India
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
use of elephants
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Hydaspes
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Jhelum |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Craterus
gptkb:Ptolemy gptkb:Hephaestion gptkb:Nearchus |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Alexander's conquests
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Hydaspes
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