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Event 7
1. Persian rule in the northwestPersian rule in the northwest
ends after Darius III is defeatedends after Darius III is defeated
by Alexander the Greatby Alexander the Great
• 333 BC333 BC
• Darius was prepared for battle having selected thisDarius was prepared for battle having selected this
spot to meet his enemyspot to meet his enemy
• All was ready and on October 1, 331 BC theAll was ready and on October 1, 331 BC the
Persian army of possibly 200,000 faced off againstPersian army of possibly 200,000 faced off against
Alexander's 35,000.Alexander's 35,000.
• Alexander The Great defeated Darius IIIAlexander The Great defeated Darius III