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Battle of Gaugamela

Battle of Gaugamela
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The Battle of Gaugamela, also called the Battle of Arbela, took place in 331 BC between the forces of the Army of Macedon under Alexander the Great and the Persian Army under King Darius III.

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Timeline

  1. Battle of ChaeroneaAugust 338 BC
  2. Battle of the GranicusMay 334 BC
  3. Battle of IssusNovember 5, 333 BC
  4. Battle of Gaugamela (this page)October 1, 331 BC
  5. Battle of the Persian Gate on the MountainJanuary 20, 330 BC
  6. Battle of the HydaspesMay 326 BC

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