At the Battle of Gaugamela, he commanded the sarissophoroi (also known as prodromoi), a unit of versatile cavalry, adept at scouting, but with an ability for close-combat in battle.
At Gaugamela, the sarissophoroi were responsible for finally routing the Persian left wing cavalry, winning the battle in this sector.
In their final charge, the sarissophoroi broke the Massagetae heavy cavalry, Aretes personally killing their leader.
[1][2] (2) Satrap at Partition of Babylon; possibly Nicanor of Stageira (3) Satrap at Partition of Babylon
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