Battle of the Jhelum River

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Establishment of Macedonian influence in India
gptkbp:battle Porus was reinstated as a ruler
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Porus
gptkbp:commemorated_by Historical literature
gptkbp:date 326 BC
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:historical_texts
Various historical paintings
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Macedonian_army
gptkb:Indian_forces
banks of the Jhelum River
gptkbp:fought_in Ancient times
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied by military historians
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between Greeks and Indians
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus
gptkbp:historical_impact Set the stage for further conquests in India
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the beginning of Greek influence in India.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Jhelum River
gptkbp:influenced_by Cultural differences
Terrain and weather conditions
Geography of the region
gptkbp:inspired Future military leaders
gptkbp:known_for Decisive tactics
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future military tactics
gptkbp:location Jhelum River, Punjab, India
gptkbp:notable_for Tactical innovations by Alexander
Use of war elephants by Porus
gptkbp:outcome Porus was captured
gptkbp:part_of Hellenistic period conflicts
Alexander's campaign in India
gptkbp:porus's_forces Larger in number
gptkbp:porus's_goal To defend his territory
gptkbp:porus's_strategy Defensive positions
gptkbp:result gptkb:Macedonian_victory
gptkbp:resulted_in Cultural exchanges between Greeks and Indians
gptkbp:significance First major battle in India
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Punjab region
gptkbp:strategy Flanking maneuvers
To expand his empire
Well-trained and experienced
gptkbp:tactics_used Cavalry charges
Phalanx formation
gptkbp:tactics_used_by_porus War elephants
Infantry formations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Major_General_Sir_Henry_Havelock
gptkb:Major_General_Sir_James_Outram
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6