Against the numerically superior Persian army, Alexander won a decisive victory through his skillful tactics. This defeat hastened the collapse of the Achaemenid Empire; Darius fled and was killed shortly afterward. The battle became a turning point that consolidated Alexander's dominion over Persian lands.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Gaugamela?
- The Battle of Gaugamela was fought between the armies of Alexander the Great and the Persian king Darius III, in the territory of present-day northern Iraq.
- When did Battle of Gaugamela happen?
- 331 BCE