The Battle of the Persian Gate was a military conflict between Achaemenid Empire and Macedonia at the Persian Gates. The Persian army was commanded by the Satrap of Persis, Ariobarzanes and the invading Macedonian army was commanded by Alexander the Great. In the winter of 330 BC, Ariobarzanes led a last stand of the Persian forces against Alexander's forces. Alexander eventually found a path to the rear of the Persian army from the captured prisoners of war.