Classical Studies 2440A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Agis Iii, Pinarus River, Companion Cavalry
27 Apr 2017
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While settled in tarsus, alex sends out patrols and finds persians due east of him. His army is split into two, and darius decides to deal with them individually. As he heads north, darius just missed him by a few hours, bad luck. Reiteration of portrayal of darius as a coward by the greeks. Modern day suggests that pinarus river was actually the payas river. But this would mean that the river had rocks and cliffs impossible to traverse on horseback, suggests alex fought on food: impossible. Alex lead the companion cavalry on the right wing. When there"s no doubt as to loss of the battle, darius turns and flees. Darius fled all the way to the euphrates river. Alex then plundered 3000 talents in gold from darius" base camp. Immediate family of darius was also captured, treated with respect. Persian fleet still operational, majority of forces still intact; alex continues port campaign.
