Statements (74)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Establishment of Greek rule in parts of India
Porus was reinstated as a ruler |
| gptkbp:benefits |
Use of the river by Alexander
|
| gptkbp:campaigns |
Part of the larger campaign in India
|
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Porus |
| gptkbp:complications |
Sustained during the battle
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Portrayal in films
Portrayal in literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
In art and literature
|
| gptkbp:date |
326 BC
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:Historical_texts
gptkb:artwork |
| gptkbp:goal |
Defend his territory
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
Alexander had approximately 40,000
Porus had approximately 30,000 |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Study of military tactics
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Debate among historians
Part of Alexander's campaign in India Part of the Macedonian conquests |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shifted power dynamics in the region
Influence on subsequent Indian warfare Cultural integration between Greeks and Indians Influenced local governance post-battle Set the stage for further conquests by Alexander |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of Hellenistic influence in India
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Curtius_Rufus's_Histories |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the Jhelum
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Previous battles in the region
Cultural exchanges between Greeks and Indians |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
War elephants
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Monuments
gptkb:memorial Memorials and monuments |
| gptkbp:kingdom |
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Paurava
|
| gptkbp:landscape |
Riverbank and forested area
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
Brave and determined
Charismatic and strategic |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future military strategies
Symbol of resistance against invaders Remembered as a valiant king Symbol of Indian resistance |
| gptkbp:location |
Jhelum River, Punjab
|
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of combined arms
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Local chieftains
Various Greek city-states |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
After the battle, he continued his campaign
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Captured and later released
|
| gptkbp:reputation |
Gained respect from Alexander
|
| gptkbp:restoration |
Regained his kingdom after the battle
|
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Victory_for_Alexander
Victory for Alexander the Great |
| gptkbp:significance |
First major battle in India
Established Alexander's dominance in India |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the Punjab region
Access to Indian subcontinent |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Cavalry charges
Phalanx formation Defensive positioning Use of surprise attacks Conquest of India Flanking maneuver by Alexander Influence on future conquerors Use of cavalry by Alexander |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Hot and dry
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Alexander's_invasion_of_India
gptkb:Sir_Hugh_Gough gptkb:Epaminondas gptkb:War_Elephants |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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