Battle of Paraitakene
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The Battle of Paraitakene was a major 317 BC clash during the Wars of the Diadochi between Antigonus I Monophthalmus and Eumenes that ended inconclusively but showcased the intense struggle for control of Alexander the Great’s empire.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Battle of Paraitakene canonical | 2 |
| Battle of Paraetacene | 1 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
ancient battle
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battle ⓘ |
| after | death of Alexander the Great ⓘ |
| belligerent |
Antigonid forces
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forces loyal to Eumenes ⓘ |
| cause | power struggle among the Diadochi ⓘ |
| combatantType | successor kingdoms of Alexander the Great ⓘ |
| commander |
Antigonus I Monophthalmus
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Eumenes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflictIn | Wars of the Diadochi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| context | struggle for control of Alexander the Great’s empire ⓘ |
| date | 317 BC ⓘ |
| era | Hellenistic period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| followedBy | Battle of Gabiene NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
Antigonus I Monophthalmus
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Eumenes NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSide |
army of Antigonus I Monophthalmus
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army of Eumenes ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 4th century BC ⓘ |
| location |
Iranian plateau
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Media NERFINISHED ⓘ Paraitakene NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| militaryFormationUsed |
Macedonian phalanx
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heavy cavalry ⓘ war elephants ⓘ |
| namedAfter | region of Paraitakene ⓘ |
| notableFor |
cavalry maneuvers on the wings
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large-scale use of Macedonian phalanx ⓘ showcasing Antigonus’ generalship ⓘ showcasing Eumenes’ generalship ⓘ use of war elephants ⓘ |
| outcome | tactically indecisive ⓘ |
| partOf |
Second War of the Diadochi
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successor conflicts after Alexander’s death ⓘ |
| precededBy | maneuver campaign between Antigonus and Eumenes in the East ⓘ |
| primarySource | Diodorus Siculus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| region | Persia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Battle of Gabiene
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Battle of Ipsus NERFINISHED ⓘ Wars of the Diadochi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result | inconclusive ⓘ |
| significance |
illustrated fragmentation of Alexander’s empire
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key engagement in the contest between Antigonus and Eumenes ⓘ |
| theaterOfWar | eastern satrapies of the former Achaemenid Empire ⓘ |
| year | 317 BC ⓘ |
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Battle of Paraetacene