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The had been on the warpath for ten years and had had enough wanting to take their loot and go home. Alexander thought India was the eastern end of the world and wanted to conquer it all before he turned back and took Western Europe which he thought was the western end of the world. Thus he would have conquered the world. Now he had no other option but to turn back, but took his revenge on them by marching them through the Gedrosian desert back to Babylon, and many of them died there.
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Why did Alexander's troops admire him?
He was successful and led from the front.
What was Alexander the greats armies conquered the land as far east as modern?
Alexander the Great's armies conquered land as far east as modern-day India. His campaigns extended through Persia and into the Indian subcontinent, notably winning the Battle of the Hydaspes against King Porus in 326 BCE. This expansion marked the farthest reach of his empire before his troops, weary from years of campaigning, ultimately refused to march further east. Alexander's conquests significantly influenced the cultural and political landscapes of the regions he encountered.
Who was the general that promise his army troops land in Gaul and Africa after they retired?
Alexander the Great
Which river did Alexander's troops cross in Persia?
They crossed the Euphrates river.
How did Alexander the Great get money and supplies for his troops?
When he conquered anyone then he took his spoils of war.
How did Alexander the greats troops make armor?
shut up no one cares about you stpid questions
Who said you refuse to withdraw troops from West Berlin?
Eisenhower is the one who said, "you refuse to withdraw troops from West Berlin." He said this in reference to Truman who had failed to withdraw US troops from Berlin.
Who was the commander of Russian troops?
Alexander
What were general hirohito weaknesses?
Having his troops refuse to do as he told them to.
What does Alexandria owes to the Macedonians?
his father was king of Macedonia and him and the Macedonian troops were the factors that made Macedonia great when they conquered Greece. without the effort of the macedonian troops, the empire would never have expanded and Alexander wouldn't have had the opportunity for power that he did because he wouldn't have had such a large pool of troops and money at his disposal.
Why did Alexander's troops admire him?
He was successful and led from the front.
Did Alexander the Great have his troops eat Fenugreek?
yes
What Bloodiest European theater of the seven years war where Frederick the greats troops drained french strength away from north America?
Germany
What was Alexander the greats major accomplishment?
Alexander the Great's major accomplishment was to do so much in such little time -- and with such a lasting effect. In roughly ten years and with a small force of soldiers, he conquered the world's largest and most powerful empire which mustered troops vastly superior in numbers to Alexander's own. The conquests continued even beyond, with further success against other opponents, and included cultural conquests as well as military. Moreover, these achievements lasted for centuries.
What year did Alexander's troops cross the indus river?
In 326 BCE.
How long had Alexander been king when he first led his troops against Persia?
Alexander the Great became king of Macedonia in 336 BC after the assassination of his father, Philip II. He first led his troops against Persia in 334 BC, which means he had been king for about two years. This campaign marked the beginning of his conquests that would ultimately expand his empire across much of the known world.
How did Alexander's power come to an and?
He died while he was traveling back to his home with his troops.
