Statements (47)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical battle
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gptkbp:aftermath |
Alexander_continued_his_campaign_into_India
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gptkbp:age |
Approximately 26 years old
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gptkbp:alliance |
Formed alliances with neighboring kings after battle.
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gptkbp:battle |
Approximately 40 years old
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gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
Porus |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspired literature and art
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gptkbp:date |
326 BC
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gptkbp:defeated |
Led to his capture
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gptkbp:drainageBasin |
Used_in_battle_against_Alexander
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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
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
Varied among historians
Marked_the_beginning_of_Hellenistic_influence_in_India |
gptkbp:historicalContext |
Part_of_Alexander's_invasion_of_India
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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
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gptkbp:impact |
Influenced_future_military_strategies_in_India
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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
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gptkbp:mediaAppearances |
Portrayed in films and documentaries
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gptkbp:militaryRank |
Introduced new tactics in battle
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gptkbp:militaryService |
Used elephants in warfare
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gptkbp:mythology |
Restored his kingdom
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gptkbp:outcome |
Retained control of his territory after battle
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gptkbp:propulsion |
Included war elephants
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gptkbp:purpose |
Desire for conquest and glory
Defend his kingdom |
gptkbp:region |
Located_near_the_modern_city_of_Jhelum
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gptkbp:reputation |
Gained respect for bravery
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gptkbp:result |
Decisive_victory_for_Alexander_the_Great
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gptkbp:retreats |
Not applicable after victory
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gptkbp:significance |
First major battle between Alexander and Indian forces
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gptkbp:supportRole |
Challenging due to river terrain
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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
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