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When did alex the great invade the Persian Empire?

Alexander the Great invaded and conquered the Persian Empire in the year 334BC


Did Alexander the great's army invade the Persian empire?

Yes - 334-324 BCE.


Why did Philip II of Macedonia invade the Persian Empire?

He planned to take over the Persian Empire. However he was assassinated on the eve of departure and his son Alexander took over and did the job.


What did Alexander invade the Persian Empire with?

An army, a fleet and the ambition to rule Asia (he thought the world reached only as far as India).


Did Alexander the Great invade the Persian Empire before the Egyptians surrendered?

He sacked Thebes in around 336/335 B.C. He then went on to conquer Persia and sacked Persepolis a few years later.


Who did not invade the Persian Empire?

Philip of Macedonia, being assassinated on the eve of his departure.


Where did Alexander first invade Was he successful?

Alexander the Great first invaded the Persian Empire, starting with his campaign in 334 BCE when he crossed the Hellespont into Asia Minor. He achieved significant victories, notably at the Battle of Granicus, which established his reputation as a formidable military leader. His early successes set the stage for further conquests throughout the Persian territories, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Achaemenid Empire.


When did Alexander the Great invade Iraq?

Alexander the Great invaded Iraq in 331 BC during his campaign against the Persian Empire. His forces crossed into the region after the Battle of Gaugamela, where he defeated King Darius III of Persia. Following this victory, Alexander captured the city of Babylon, which is located in modern-day Iraq, further expanding his empire.


Why did Xerxes cross the Hellespont?

Xerxes crossed the Hellespont to invade Greece and expand the Persian Empire.


Did both the Persians and Alexander the great invade the indus valley?

That is a great question, although, he did not. He invaded Western India. If those are synnonyms, get a job.


Why did phillip 2 invade greece?

He wanted to make his kingdom strong enough to defeat the mighty persian empire.


Who was the king of the Greek empire who defeated the Persians?

The Macedonian King who conquered the Persians after three major battles was Alexander the Great. Alexander was the son of King Philip II who united Greece under Macedonian hegemony and was planning on invading the Persian Empire (in order to free the Greeks of asia minor who were being harassed and persecuted by the Persians) but was assassinated before he could invade, passing the responsibility on to his young son, Alexander.