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He entered into Asia Minor and destroyed the Persian provincial army there at the battle of Granicus,, and executed the Greek mercenaries in Persian service to discourage Greeks joining the Persian army and providing them with the armoured infantry they desperately needed to stand up to Alexander's armoured forces.
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What battle was Alexander the great first victory vs the Persian Empire?
Granicus River in Asia Minor 334 BCE.
Who was the first king of the Persian Empire?
It was: Cyrus the Great. He was the founder of the Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty.
What were the primary factors in the fall of the Persian Empire?
Being outmanoeuvred by Alexander the Great - who first slaughtered Greeks who were bolstering up the Persian army, then putting an end to the Persian fleet by occupying their bases in the Mediterranean, then capturing the Persian treasury which enabled him to pay his army, and inflicting a final land defeat of the Persian army.
Who was the leader launched an invasion of the Persian Empire?
First King Agesilaus I of Sparta, but he was recalledto deal with troubles in Greece. Then King Philip II of Macedonia, but he was assassinated before he could get his invasion going. Then his son Alexander III (the Great) who successfully took over the Persian Empire.
Capital of Persian Empire?
First Susa, then Persepolis.
Who led the attack of the Persian Empire?
Their kings, first Darius, then his son Xerxes.
What country did Alexander the great first take military action against?
The Persian Empire
What were the results of the first Battle of Granicus River?
The Macedonians under Alexander defeated a provincial Persian army, allowing Alexander to continue his advance into the heart of the Persian Empire.
What group was responsible for capturing the Phoenician homeland?
First, it was brought within the Persian Empire. It was then taken over by Alexander the Great when he captured the Persian Empire. It then became part of the kingdom set up by Alexander's general Seleucis, and then was taken into the Roman Empire.
Which came first Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire or Greece?
Alexander's father Philip II of Macedonia established control of mainland Greece and planned to conquer the Persian Empire. He was assassinated before he left to do this, and his son Alexander took over the task.
How did Alexander the Great capture the Persian Empire?
By first capturing its Mediterranean coastline and so eliminating the Persian fleet and it's ability to attack Macedonia and Greece in his rear. Then defeating the main Persian army. Then picking off the remaining provinces one at a time as there was no coordinated resistance.
What battle was Alexander the great first victory vs the Persian Empire?
Granicus River in Asia Minor 334 BCE.
What delayed Alexander’s invasion of the Persian Empire?
The invasion was the project of his father Philip II of Macedonia. Alexander was to accompany him as a subordinate commander. On the eve of their departure for Asia Minor Philip was assassinated and Alexander took over. The plan he took over was to first capture the eastern Mediterranean coast of Asia Minor through to Egypt in order to disband the Persian fleet by taking over its ports, so that it could not attack Macedonia and Greece in his absence in Asia. With this accomplished he could them press on to Persia for the deciding battle.
How did Alexander the Great come to rule Egypt?
He conquered it as part of his plan to conquer the Persian Empire. He first had to control the Mediterranean sea cost to terminate the Persian navy so that it could not attack his homeland while he was attacking Persia. Egypt provided a substantial part of the Persian fleet, so it had to be taken over and a Macedonian governor installed to control it.
What were the wars fought by Alexander the Great?
I know that the first war he fought in was The Battle of Granicus during May in the year of 334 BC! It was between Alexander and the Persian Empire! Hope this helps! =D
Who was the first king of the Persian Empire?
It was: Cyrus the Great. He was the founder of the Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty.
Was Alexander the Great the first to conquerer the Persian Empire?
Yes, his father Philip II planned to do it but was assassinated before departure, so Alexander took over the expedition and carried his father's plan out successfully.
