Q316
Who defeated Darius III in the Battle of Gaugamela?
A.
Alexander the Great
AnswerB.
Aristotle
C.
Julius Caesar
D.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Alexander could have declared victory after the capture of Persepolis, but he instead decided to pursue Darius. The Battle of Gaugamela, in which Alexander the Great defeated Darius III of Persia in 331 BC, took place approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) west of Erbil, Iraq.