Battle of the Mallian City

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Macedonian_forces
gptkb:Rise_of_Macedon
gptkb:Macedonian_Generals
gptkbp:aftermath Macedonian control over the region
gptkbp:casualties high for both sides
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:Mallians
gptkb:Macedonian_Empire
gptkbp:community_impact shift in power dynamics in the region
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in art and literature
gptkbp:date 326 BC
gptkbp:duration several weeks
gptkbp:historical_context Alexander's expansion into India
Macedonian Empire's reach
confrontation with local tribes
part of the Indian campaign
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future military strategies
gptkbp:historical_significance highlighted the resistance of local populations
one of the last battles of Alexander's campaigns
showcased the challenges of urban warfare
contributed to the decline of the Mallian civilization
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Curtius_Rufus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Mallian City
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
local chieftains
gptkbp:legacy part of Alexander's legend
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mallian_City
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:military_unit
cavalry units
phalanx formation
siege troops
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:war
use of local allies
combined arms approach
use of siege warfare
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Porus
gptkbp:outcome destruction of Mallian City
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Alexander's_campaigns
gptkbp:primary_source ancient historians
modern historians
gptkbp:result gptkb:Macedonian_victory
gptkbp:significance demonstrated Alexander's military prowess
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
establishment of Macedonian influence
military foothold in India
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:cavalry_charges
flanking maneuvers
siege tactics
siege engines
infantry assault