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What helped alexander the great conquer the Persian empire?

The surplus male population of the Greek world anxious for employment, which provided Alexander withe the superior armoured infantry capable of defeating the more numerourous but unarmoured Persian infantry.


What factor helped Alexander expand his empire?

His persistence in running a 10 year military campaign to take over all the Persian Empire.


Who conquered the Indus valley from King Darius and the Persian Empire?

Apparently Alexander the Great conquered it and gave it to the local King Porus.Another view:That is the conundrum. The Persian Empire had ceased to exist by then and Darius had been murdered by his own princes. Alexander was in fact attacking King Porus to strip him of the northern Indus Valley. He allegedly defeated Porus and amazingly gave it back to him and threw in the added gift of the kingdom of his own loyal ally King Taxiles who had helped him defeat Porus. This is a befuddled story which suggests that Alexander didn't defeat Porus or conquer the Indus Valley.


Why did Alexander adopted Persian customs and included Persian in his army?

Alexander the Great adopted Persian customs and included Persians in his army to facilitate the integration and administration of his vast empire. Embracing local customs helped to legitimize his rule over conquered territories and win the loyalty of the Persian people. Additionally, incorporating Persian soldiers into his army expanded its strength and diversity, allowing him to effectively govern and control a multicultural empire. This strategy also aimed to blend Greek and Persian cultures, promoting a sense of unity in his realm.


Why was the Persian standing army an important factor in Persia's rapid growth?

The Persian Empire stretched from Asia Minor to India, and included many conquered nations. A strong army was important to maintaining the Persian Empire's power for many reasons. Firstly, the army helped to conquer to new lands for the empire. Secondly, they helped deter any possible uprisings or revolutions among the conquered nations. Thirdly, they helped maintain the peace throughout the empire.

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What helped alexander the great conquer the Persian empire?

The surplus male population of the Greek world anxious for employment, which provided Alexander withe the superior armoured infantry capable of defeating the more numerourous but unarmoured Persian infantry.


What helped Alexander the Great the conquer the Persian empire?

The surplus male population of the Greek world anxious for employment, which provided Alexander withe the superior armoured infantry capable of defeating the more numerourous but unarmoured Persian infantry.


By overrunning the Persian Empire Alexander helped extend what rule?

Macedonian.


Who was the leader that helped the Greeks conquer Egypt?

Egypt was part of the empire conquered by Alexander the Great.


What factor helped Alexander expand his empire?

His persistence in running a 10 year military campaign to take over all the Persian Empire.


Alexander help or hurt the survival of his empire?

Alexander helped the survival of his empire


Who helped Cortes conquer Aztec empire?

malintzin


Who conquered the Indus valley from King Darius and the Persian Empire?

Apparently Alexander the Great conquered it and gave it to the local King Porus.Another view:That is the conundrum. The Persian Empire had ceased to exist by then and Darius had been murdered by his own princes. Alexander was in fact attacking King Porus to strip him of the northern Indus Valley. He allegedly defeated Porus and amazingly gave it back to him and threw in the added gift of the kingdom of his own loyal ally King Taxiles who had helped him defeat Porus. This is a befuddled story which suggests that Alexander didn't defeat Porus or conquer the Indus Valley.


What helped the Persian Empire?

A king and his council, Persian provincial governors and local government.


What did Aristotle do for humanity?

Aristotle helped Alexander the great conquer his enemies.


Why did Alexander adopted Persian customs and included Persian in his army?

Alexander the Great adopted Persian customs and included Persians in his army to facilitate the integration and administration of his vast empire. Embracing local customs helped to legitimize his rule over conquered territories and win the loyalty of the Persian people. Additionally, incorporating Persian soldiers into his army expanded its strength and diversity, allowing him to effectively govern and control a multicultural empire. This strategy also aimed to blend Greek and Persian cultures, promoting a sense of unity in his realm.


History says what about the Persian Empire Alexander the Great and Ptolemy?

The Persian Empire was a powerful ancient civilization that was eventually conquered by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. After Alexander's death, one of his generals, Ptolemy, established the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt, ruling as pharaoh and starting the Ptolemaic dynasty. This period marked a significant era of cultural and scientific advancement known as the Hellenistic period.