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Q: Why was the battle at issus and gaugamela important in the history of your world?
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In what battle did Alexander defeat the Persian governors?

1. Granicus. 2. Issus. 3 Gaugamela.


Which battle did Alexander and his army of 40000 greek and Macedonians soldiers defeat the Persians?

A series of battles over ten years before he had the Persian Empire under control. The critical three were Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela.


What did Granicus and Gaugamela have in common?

The Battle of the Granicus River in May 334 BC was the first of three major battles fought between Alexander the Great and the Persian Empire. The Battle of Issus occurred in southern Anatolia, in November 333 BC. The Battle of Gaugamela took place in 331 BC between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia.


When did Battle of Issus happen?

Battle of Issus happened on -333-11-05.


When was The Battle of Alexander at Issus created?

The Battle of Alexander at Issus was created in 1529.


What battles led to the decline of the Persian Empire?

Persia lost the battles of Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela, which led to Alexander's takeover of the Persian Empire.


What is are some achievements of alexander the great?

Some of the achievements of Alexander the Great are the victory at Issus, the victory at Gaugamela, and having the largest empire in history.


Alexander the great defeated Darius III at what battle?

He won three major battles - Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela. He laid the foundation to this land conquest by capturiing the bases of the Persian navy in the Levant and Egypt, so eliminating the Persian threat to Greece - his source of manpower - in his absence in Asia. After the land wins, he fought on for another six years to take control of the Middle East and Central Asia.


Alexander the great major battles?

Battle at the Granicus River, Battle of Issus, Battle at Gaugamela


What was the name of the battle between Alexander the great and Darius?

it was called the battle of issus angainst darius the 3rd


Who did Alexander the great beat in the battle of issus?

Darius III


Where did Alexander the Great and Darius 3 have their first meeting?

They never met face to face. They first confronted each other on the battlefield of Issus in 333 BCE. Their next encounter was the battle of Gaugamela in 331 BCE. Darius lost both, and was assassinated by his own nobility after the second one. Alexander, pursuing after the battle, got to see Darius' murdered corpse.