Mazaeus

AncientGeneralPersia-385 — -328

Persian satrap who fought at Gaugamela, surrendered Babylon.

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Quick Facts

Born

385 BCE

Died

328 BCE

Country

Persia

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score38.6

Mazaeus — Complete Timeline

331 BC

Battle of GaugamelaWar◆ Major

Mazaeus commanded the Persian right wing at Gaugamela, leading cavalry and scythed chariots against Alexander's forces. Despite initial success, the Persian line broke, and Mazaeus fled the battlefield after Darius III's retreat.

BattlePersian EmpireAlexander the Great

Impact: global

Surrender of BabylonPolitical Action◆ Major

After Gaugamela, Mazaeus surrendered Babylon to Alexander without resistance. He was rewarded by being appointed satrap of Babylon, retaining his position under Macedonian rule, a rare instance of Persian continuity.

SurrenderBabylonSatrap

Impact: regional

Governorship of Babylon under AlexanderPolitical Action

Mazaeus governed Babylon as satrap for Alexander, overseeing the city's integration into the Macedonian Empire. He minted coins in his name and maintained local administration until his death in 328 BC.

GovernorshipBabylonMacedonian Empire

Impact: regional