Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Continued his campaign into India
Expansion of Macedonian Empire into India Regained his kingdom with Alexander's support |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High for both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Macedonian_Empire
Indian Kingdoms |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and art
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Portrayed in films and documentaries
|
| gptkbp:date |
326 BC
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:archaeological_site
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:Alliance_between_Alexander_and_Porus
|
| gptkbp:fought_in |
banks of the Jhelum River
|
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
Rugged terrain of Punjab
|
| gptkbp:goal |
To defend his territory against invaders
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Varied among historians
Part of Alexander's campaign in India |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus's_Bibliotheca_Historica
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis_of_Alexander |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Studied in military academies
One of the first encounters between Greek and Indian armies |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Jhelum
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Previous battles in Persia
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
Nationalistic movements in India
|
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Estimated 30,000 troops
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
Various historical societies
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future military tactics
Remembered as a brave king |
| gptkbp:location |
Jhelum River, Punjab
|
| gptkbp:mythology |
Used in battle
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Came from his previous campaigns
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Captured and later reinstated as a ruler
|
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Macedonian_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle between Alexander and Indian forces
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Marked the beginning of Indian resistance to foreign invasions
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Punjab region
|
| gptkbp:supports |
Local allies and troops
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Cavalry charges
Flanking maneuvers Phalanx formation Defensive positioning Considered a military genius Use of surprise and speed Approximately 40,000 troops To conquer the Persian Empire and beyond |