The Greek cities in Ionia, which is present day Turkey, were conquered in the 6th century BC and later fell into Athenian domination until it was conquered by the Persians again in the 4th century BC. It became part of the Roman empire later in the 2nd century BC.
After Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire, he sought to unify the vast territories under his rule. He adopted elements of Persian culture and governance, promoting intermarriage between Greeks and Persians and establishing new cities, such as Alexandria. His campaigns continued into India, but following his death in 323 BCE, his empire fragmented, leading to the rise of the Hellenistic period as his generals, known as the Diadochi, fought for control over different regions.
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Yes, he even married off his officers to the women of his conquests. His purpose was to replace the culture with his culture and he knew it would stop opposition to his policies.
Alexander the Great did not generally sell people into slavery as a common practice. However, during his conquests, he captured and enslaved individuals from defeated cities to assert dominance, punish enemies, or as a means of economic benefit. In some cases, he also sought to integrate various cultures into his empire, which included offering prisoners a chance to join his army or assimilate rather than face enslavement. The context of his actions varied significantly based on the circumstances of each campaign.
Because he was an amoral warmonger
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Yes. In most ancient cities there were. Slaves were usually conquered enemies.
To bring Greek culture to the conquered Persian Empire.
Rebuild cities that have been destroyed like Alexandria
Because he loved the greek culture and wanted to spread it allover
They didn't destroy the cities they conquered (no need to rebuild infrastucture) and when you get down to it, they were good administratores.
When it revolted, he captured the city and sold its inhabitants into slavery.
Because he conquered a lot of major cities and towns, and was a very intelligent and accomplished man. he was also a great leader and tamed a wild horse when he was young.
Alexander the Great didn't conquer cities, unless you are talking about the Greek city states he conquered to unite Greece under his hegemony. Alexander conquered the Persian Empire and took over all its holdings which included Egypt and capitulated without a battle, and then fought Porus in modern day Pakistan with intentions to push forward into India.
Alexander the Great.
He wanted a cohesive empire with local participation and integration.