First siege of Babylon

Siege of Babylon
Part of the Babylonian War
DateMay–August 311 BC
Location
Result Seleucid victory, beginning of the Babylonian War
Territorial
changes
Establishment of Seleucus' rule over Babylon
Belligerents
Seleucids Antigonids
Commanders and leaders
Seleukos Unknown
Strength
2,000 Unknown but smaller
Casualties and losses
Few All killed or captured

The first siege of Babylon was a successful siege of one of its citadels, loyal to Antigonus, by forces under Seleucus in 311 BC.