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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:aftermath
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Alexander's expansion into India
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gptkbp:alexander's_ambition
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to conquer the known world
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gptkbp:alexander's_approach
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surprise attack
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gptkbp:alexander's_injuries
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sustained during the battle
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gptkbp:alexander's_leadership
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crucial to victory
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gptkbp:casualties
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estimated at 20,000
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gptkbp:combatants
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gptkb:Macedonian_army
gptkb:Indian_army
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gptkbp:cultural_exchange
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between Greek and Indian cultures
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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depicted in art and literature
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gptkbp:date
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326 BC
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gptkbp:duration
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one day
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gptkbp:fought_against
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Alexander the Great and King Porus
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gptkbp:historical_context
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part of Alexander's campaign in India
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gptkbp:historical_debate
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over the exact details of the battle
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gptkbp:historical_interpretation
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varied among historians
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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marked the easternmost extent of Alexander's conquests
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gptkbp:historical_source
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gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Curtius_Rufus
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Battle of the Hydaspes
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gptkbp:legacy
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considered one of Alexander's greatest battles
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Hydaspes_River
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gptkbp:macedonian_casualties
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estimated at 1,000
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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inspired tactics against elephants
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus
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gptkbp:occurs_in
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326 BC
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gptkbp:outcome_for_porus
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captured
later reinstated as a satrap
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gptkbp:porus's_bravery
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noted by historians
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gptkbp:porus's_elephants
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used in battle
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gptkbp:porus's_kingdom
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located in present-day Punjab
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gptkbp:porus's_reputation
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enhanced after the battle
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gptkbp:porus's_response
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fierce resistance
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gptkbp:porus's_strategy
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defensive formations
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gptkbp:result
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gptkb:Macedonian_victory
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gptkbp:significance
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demonstrated Alexander's military tactics
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gptkbp:significant_event
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first major battle against Indian forces
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gptkbp:strategic_importance
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control of the region
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gptkbp:strategy
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crossing the river
influenced future military leaders.
adapted to Indian warfare
utilized phalanx formation
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gptkbp:strength
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approximately 30,000 for Alexander
approximately 40,000 for Porus
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gptkbp:tactics_used
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gptkb:cavalry_charges
elephant warfare
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gptkbp:terrain
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riverbanks
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gptkbp:type
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ancient battle
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gptkbp:weather_conditions
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monsoon season
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