Statements (102)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Cultural_Exchange
gptkb:Macedonian_control_over_Punjab establishment of a satrapy Integration of Punjab into the Macedonian Empire Establishment of Greek Rule |
| gptkbp:allies |
temporary alliance with local rulers
|
| gptkbp:battle |
King Porus was reinstated as a satrap
|
| gptkbp:benefits |
gptkb:Macedonian_cavalry
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses on both sides
high on both sides |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus gptkb:Macedonian_Empire |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depictions in art and literature
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
depicted in various historical texts
inspiration for later military leaders symbol of Alexander's ambition |
| gptkbp:date |
326 BC
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
art and literature
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_outcome |
alliance with local rulers
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:election_result |
expansion of Macedonian influence in India
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
use of war elephants
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus Macedonian forces and Indian forces the banks of the Hydaspes River |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
ancient India
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Hellenistic_Period
Conquest of India encounter with Indian kingdoms part of Alexander's campaign against the Persian Empire part of the larger context of Hellenistic expansion |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
gptkb:military_history
influenced future military tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
study in military strategy
Alexander's reputation as a military genius King Porus's legacy as a formidable opponent influence on subsequent Indian warfare influence on the portrayal of battles in history symbol of Alexander's conquests |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the last major battles of Alexander's conquests
demonstrated the effectiveness of Macedonian military tactics against elephants first major battle in India for Alexander |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus gptkb:Curtius_Rufus gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis_of_Alexander |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Hydaspes
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| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent Indian kingdoms
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
previous battles in Persia
|
| gptkbp:involved |
siege tactics
|
| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Cultural_Impact
Art and Literature Historical Accounts influence on future military tactics Influence on Military Tactics Study of Ancient Warfare |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Hydaspes_River
gptkb:Punjab,_India |
| gptkbp:military_leadership |
gptkb:Craterus
gptkb:Hephaestion demonstrated Alexander's skills |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
flanking maneuvers phalanx formation |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
combined arms approach
use of siege tactics integration of cavalry and infantry |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
demonstrated the effectiveness of cavalry against elephants
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Bucephalus
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great gptkb:Porus Hindu Warriors |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Macedonian_control_over_Punjab
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
Alexander's campaign in India
|
| gptkbp:political_impact |
shift in power dynamics in South Asia
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Granicus
|
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Macedonian_victory
gptkb:Victory_for_Alexander |
| gptkbp:significance |
Alexander the Great's campaign in India
Expansion of Alexander's Empire |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
expansion of the Macedonian Empire
established Macedonian dominance in the region. |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of the region
|
| gptkbp:strategy |
use of elephants by King Porus
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Mallian_city
|
| gptkbp:tactical_disadvantage |
Indian war elephants
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
flanking maneuvers by Alexander
|
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Phalanx Formation
Cavalry Charges elephant warfare |
| gptkbp:terrain |
riverine environment
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
monsoon season
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Seleucus_I_Nicator
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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