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oct 1, 331 BC - Battle of Gaugamela

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Perhaps the defining battle in Alexander's war with the Persian Empire, Alexander's forces defeat Darius' yet again. After the battle, Darius flees and eventually is killed by his own men who turn on him. Alexander pushes deeper into the heart of the Persian Empire, capturing Babylon, Susa, and the Persian capital of Persepolis.

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oct 1, 331 BC
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~ 2359 years ago