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Battle of Gaugamela

Battle of Gaugamela proper noun: a battle, which took place in 331 BCE, in which forces commanded by Alexander the Great of Macedonia defeated those commanded by Darius III of Persia, effectively marking the end of Persia's dominance in Asia.

Proper noun

Battle of Gaugamela

  1. (historical) A battle, which took place in 331 BCE, in which forces commanded by Alexander the Great of Macedonia defeated those commanded by Darius III of Persia, effectively marking the end of Persia's dominance in Asia.
    Synonyms:
    Battle of Arbela

Synonyms of Battle of Gaugamela

  • Battle of Arbela

Questions about Battle of Gaugamela

What does Battle of Gaugamela mean?
Battle of Gaugamela means a battle, which took place in 331 BCE, in which forces commanded by Alexander the Great of Macedonia defeated those commanded by Darius III of Persia, effectively marking the end of Persia's dominance in Asia.
What part of speech is Battle of Gaugamela?
Battle of Gaugamela is a proper noun.

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