Battle of Gaugamela

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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.
    Synonym: Battle of Arbela

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