Battle of the Arius

Battle of the Arius

Infobox Military Conflict


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conflict=Battle of the Arius
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date=209 BC
place= Arius River (Modern day Hari River, Afghanistan)
result=Seleucid victory
combatant1=Seleucid Empire
combatant2=Parthia
commander1=Antiochus III the Great
commander2=Arsaces II
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The Battle of the Arius was fought in 209 BC between the Seleucids and the Parthians. The Seleucids were led by Antiochus III the Great, who launched an invasion of Parthia. He was victorious, and Arsaces II of Parthia was soon forced to sue for peace.


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