Battle in 309 BC
| Battle of the 25 of Abu |
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| Part of Wars of the Diadochi |
| Date | 10 August 309 BC |
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| Location | Road between Babylon and Susa |
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| Result |
Seleucid victory |
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Territorial
changes |
Seleucus is recognised as the ruler of Babylonia, Elam and Media |
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| Belligerents |
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Seleucids |
Antigonids |
| Commanders and leaders |
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Seleucus |
Antigonus |
| Strength |
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25,000 |
40,000–50,000 |
| Casualties and losses |
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Unknown |
Unknown but probably heavy |
The battle of the 25 of Abu (10 of August) of 309 B.C. in an unknown location between Babylon and Susa, was the decisive and final clash of the Babylonian war. It ended in a Seleucid victory, and the establishment of the Seleucid kingdom.
