person
Maharbal
also: Maharbal son of Himilco
Carthaginian cavalry officer under Hannibal, son of Himilco, who pressed the siege of Saguntum in Hannibal's absence and led Numidian horse in Italy.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 21 §12 Maharbal
Hannibal's cavalry officer, who pressed the siege of Saguntum while the leader was away.
- The History of Rome, Book 22 §6 Maharbal
Hannibal's chief cavalry commander, famous for urging an immediate march on Rome after Cannae.
- The History of Rome, Book 23 §18 Maharbal, sent with a greater strength
Hannibal's daring cavalry commander, famed for urging the march on Rome after Cannae; here repulsed at Casilinum.