Battle of Hydaspes

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Macedonian_control_over_Punjab
Alexander's expansion into India
the establishment of Greek settlements in India
establishment of Greek settlements
gptkbp:archaeological_findings site of excavations
gptkbp:battle_honors the blending of Greek and Indian cultures.
gptkbp:casualties significant for both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:King_Porus
gptkb:Macedonian_Empire
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Porus
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus
gptkbp:cultural_impact part of Indian heritage
cultural exchanges between East and West
increased Hellenistic influence in India
integration of Greek and Indian cultures
gptkbp:date 326 BC
gptkbp:defeated further campaigns in India
superior tactics and strategy
gptkbp:depicted_in depictions in ancient sculptures
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations led to alliances
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:economic_impact opened trade routes
gptkbp:education studied in military academies
taught in history classes
gptkbp:famous_for strategic maneuvers
use of archers
intense combat
river crossing tactics
leadership of Alexander
resilience of King Porus
gptkbp:filmography depicted in films
gptkbp:fought_in banks of the Hydaspes River
gptkbp:historical_context debated by historians
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future military tactics
influence on future military tactics
remembered in local folklore
shaped accounts of Alexander's conquests
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the last major battles of Alexander's campaigns
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Curtius_Rufus
gptkb:Curtius_Rufus'_Histories
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Hydaspes
gptkbp:influence debates on leadership and strategy
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired paintings and sculptures
inspired poems and stories
gptkbp:involved_forces infantry and cavalry
their bravery and resilience
Greek mercenaries
30,000 troops for Porus
approximately 50,000 troops for Alexander
infantry, cavalry, and siege engines
local Indian warriors
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in historical reenactments
gptkbp:is_influenced_by studied in military strategy
shaped Indo-Greek relations
gptkbp:kingdom located between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers
gptkbp:legacy inspired future military leaders
gptkbp:location gptkb:Hydaspes_River
gptkbp:military_technology use of cavalry
gptkbp:mythology used to charge Alexander's lines
gptkbp:notable_battle monsoon season
various historical texts and accounts
military history courses
subsequent Indian rulers' military strategies
the effectiveness of combined arms warfare
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus
gptkbp:outcome captured and later reinstated as a ruler
gptkbp:public_perception discussed in media
gptkbp:reputation enhanced after the battle
solidified as a great conqueror
gptkbp:result gptkb:Macedonian_victory
gptkbp:significance Alexander the Great's campaign in India
demonstrated Alexander's military prowess
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the region
control of Punjab region
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:mythological_figure
flanking maneuvers
use of war elephants
gptkbp:technique crossed the river at night
gptkbp:tourist_attraction site of historical interest
gptkbp:training Macedonian phalanx formation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Macedonian_Empire
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4