Battle of the Indus River

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Establishment of Greek rule in parts of India
establishment of Macedonian control over parts of India
gptkbp:associated_with cultural exchanges
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
high on both sides
gptkbp:challenges cross-cultural warfare
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Macedonian_Empire
Indian Kingdoms
gptkbp:commemorated_by historical reenactments
gptkbp:conflict different military traditions
gptkbp:contributed_to the spread of Hellenistic culture
gptkbp:cultural_exchange Greek and Indian cultural interactions
Spread of Hellenistic culture in India
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for later literature
gptkbp:date 326 BC
Indus River, 326 BC
gptkbp:demonstrated_the_effectiveness_of combined arms tactics
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:historical_texts
Sculptures and reliefs
Various historical paintings
gptkbp:election_result Formation of Indo-Greek kingdoms
Strengthening of Hellenistic influence in India
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_the_Hydaspes
gptkbp:fought_against Macedonian forces and Indian forces
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Indus_River_Valley
Punjab region
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Alexander's_invasion_of_India
Part of Alexander's campaign in India
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus
gptkb:Darius_III
gptkb:Raja_Puru
gptkb:Chandragupta_Maurya
gptkbp:historical_impact shaped Indo-Greek relations
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Debate among historians about tactics
Porus's strategies analyzed
gptkbp:historical_significance Demonstrated the effectiveness of combined arms tactics
Highlighted the challenges of warfare in diverse terrains
Influenced subsequent Indian military history
Set the stage for the Maurya Empire's rise
Marked the easternmost expansion of Alexander's conquests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Indus River
gptkbp:influenced subsequent military campaigns in the region
local governance in conquered regions
gptkbp:influenced_by previous battles in Persia
gptkbp:inspired later military leaders
gptkbp:involved gptkb:animals
infantry units
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in military studies
gptkbp:is_discussed_in academic literature
gptkbp:is_examined_in historical analyses
gptkbp:is_remembered_for its dramatic encounters.
gptkbp:is_significant_for the study of ancient military history
gptkbp:key_event the history of the Indian subcontinent
gptkbp:known_for intense combat
gptkbp:led_to cultural syncretism
gptkbp:legacy influence on future military strategies
Influence on future military tactics
gptkbp:location gptkb:Indus_River
gptkbp:military_strategy Flanking maneuvers
Use of infantry formations
gptkbp:narrative Alexander's conquests
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Granicus
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Hydaspes
gptkb:Battle_of_Issus
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Porus
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus
gptkbp:notable_for use of innovative tactics
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Alexander's_campaign_in_Asia
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis_of_Alexander
Curtius Rufus' Histories of Alexander the Great
gptkbp:recorded_by ancient historians
gptkbp:reflected_the_dynamics_of ancient power struggles
gptkbp:result gptkb:Macedonian_victory
gptkbp:resulted_in Macedonian alliances with local rulers
gptkbp:showcased_the_importance_of logistics in warfare
gptkbp:significance Expansion of Alexander's Empire
part of Alexander the Great's campaign
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:cavalry_charges
Cavalry charges
War elephants
phalanx formation
gptkbp:takes_place_in the Hellenistic period
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of leadership under pressure
gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to later conflicts in the region
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for Alexander's campaign strategy
gptkbp:was_characterized_by high mobility of troops
gptkbp:was_influenced_by geographical factors
gptkbp:was_marked_by strategic maneuvering
Macedonian expansion in India
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Genghis_Khan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4