the Battle of the Aornos

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Alexander continued his campaign in India
gptkbp:battlefield_condition mountainous terrain
gptkbp:consequences established Macedonian control in the region
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in later literature
gptkbp:cultural_references inspired artworks and literature
gptkbp:date 327 BC
gptkbp:diplomatic_outcome increased influence in the region
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:Macedonian_Empire
Indian Kingdoms
gptkbp:geographical_feature Aornos rock
gptkbp:historical_context part of the larger campaign against the Persian Empire
gptkbp:historical_event part of the Indian campaign
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus
described by Diodorus Siculus
mentioned in Plutarch's Life of Alexander
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future military campaigns
influenced subsequent rulers in the region
reshaped Indian military tactics
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a subject of study in military history
symbol of Alexander's conquests
gptkbp:historical_significance showcased Alexander's adaptability
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis_of_Alexander
Curtius Rufus's Histories of Alexander the Great
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Battle of the Aornos
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Macedonian_army
gptkb:Indian_forces
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Porus
gptkbp:location gptkb:Aornos
gptkbp:military_leadership Alexander's strategic genius
Porus's defense strategies
gptkbp:military_outcome gptkb:decisive_victory
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:cavalry_charges
phalanx formation
use of siege warfare
gptkbp:notable_event siege of Aornos
gptkbp:objective capture of Aornos
gptkbp:opponent gptkb:King_Porus
gptkbp:part_of Alexander's campaign against the Indian subcontinent
gptkbp:result victory for Alexander the Great
gptkbp:significance demonstrated Alexander's military tactics
gptkbp:strategic_goals establish dominance in India
expand Macedonian territory
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
gptkbp:strength approximately 30,000 Macedonians
significant number of Indian warriors
gptkbp:tactics_used flanking maneuvers
siege tactics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_army_of_Alexander_the_Great
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6