Why was Battle of Gaugamela important?
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Why was Battle of Gaugamela important?
Battle of Gaugamela:
Alexander the Great of Macedon fought three battles to capture the Persian Empire. The last battle, which was the battle of Gaugamela, completed his conquest. It was fought in 331 BCE in northern Gaugamela, present-day Iraq. It marked the final meeting between Alexander and King Darius III of Persia. The battle is also referred to as the Battle of Arbela.
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View this answerThe Battle of Gaugamela is one of the most consequential battles in history. Alexander's victory with an outnumbered army against a vastly superior...
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Chapter 20 / Lesson 30Explore the rise and fall of the Persian Empire to learn what happened to Persia. Learn how long the Persian Empire lasted and where Media and Persia are today.