Battle of the Jhelum River

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical battle
gptkbp:aftermath Alexander_continued_his_campaign_into_India
gptkbp:age Approximately 26 years old
gptkbp:alliance Formed alliances with neighboring kings after battle.
gptkbp:battle Approximately 40 years old
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
Porus
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspired literature and art
gptkbp:date 326 BC
gptkbp:defeated Led to his capture
gptkbp:drainageBasin Used_in_battle_against_Alexander
gptkbp:electronic_warfare Porus had around 50,000 troops
Alexander_had_around_30,000_troops
gptkbp:gameMechanics Included_Greek_and_Persian_soldiers
Included_local_Indian_warriors
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_significance Varied among historians
Marked_the_beginning_of_Hellenistic_influence_in_India
gptkbp:historicalContext Part_of_Alexander's_invasion_of_India
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Curtius_Rufus's_Histories_of_Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis_of_Alexander
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Jhelum River
gptkbp:impact Influenced_future_military_strategies_in_India
gptkbp:leadership Brave and determined
Charismatic and strategic
gptkbp:legacy Remembered as a valiant king
Expanded_the_Macedonian_Empire_into_India
gptkbp:location Jhelum_River,_Punjab,_India
gptkbp:mediaAppearances Portrayed in films and documentaries
gptkbp:militaryRank Introduced new tactics in battle
gptkbp:militaryService Used elephants in warfare
gptkbp:mythology Restored his kingdom
gptkbp:outcome Retained control of his territory after battle
gptkbp:propulsion Included war elephants
gptkbp:purpose Desire for conquest and glory
Defend his kingdom
gptkbp:region Located_near_the_modern_city_of_Jhelum
gptkbp:reputation Gained respect for bravery
gptkbp:result Decisive_victory_for_Alexander_the_Great
gptkbp:retreats Not applicable after victory
gptkbp:significance First major battle between Alexander and Indian forces
gptkbp:supportRole Challenging due to river terrain
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
Attempted to use elephants to break enemy lines
Use of cavalry and phalanx formation
Utilized terrain to his advantage
gptkbp:torque Included_Macedonian_infantry