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Darius fled because he saw Alexander and the Macedonain Army coming right at him, and saw no other way to survive. While fleeing, he left behing his wife and children for Alexander to later take and care for.

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Who conquered the Persian emprie?

The Persian Empire was primarily conquered by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE. After a series of decisive battles, including the Battle of Granicus, the Battle of Issus, and the Battle of Gaugamela, Alexander defeated the Persian king Darius III. Following Darius's defeat, Alexander continued to expand his empire into Persian territory, ultimately leading to the fall of the Achaemenid dynasty.


Who conquered Persia in the 300s BC?

In the 300s BC, Persia was conquered by Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia. After a series of decisive battles, including the Battle of Granicus, the Battle of Issus, and the Battle of Gaugamela, Alexander defeated the Persian king Darius III. This conquest marked the fall of the Achaemenid Empire and the expansion of Alexander's empire across much of the known world. Alexander's campaigns significantly influenced the cultural and political landscape of the regions he conquered.


What battles led to the decline of the Persian Empire?

Persia lost the battles of Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela, which led to Alexander's takeover of the Persian Empire.


Where did Alexander the Great defeat the Persian Empire?

He wonn a series of battles across north Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia 331-327 BCE. The major ones were Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela.


Who did the Greeks visit to find out about the future?

Usually the ancient Greeks would visit an oracle in order to take decisions on major issues of the city states. Some of the most famous oracles were the Dodona oracle in Epirus, Delphi in the mainland, Delos the holy island of Apollo, Samothrace the island in the north part of the Aegean sea. Of course the oracle of Amun Ra of Egypt that even Alexander the Great visited before he conducted his second battle at Issus.

Related Questions

What was the name of the battle between Alexander the great and Darius?

it was called the battle of issus angainst darius the 3rd


Who did Alexander the great beat in the battle of issus?

Darius III


In 333bc at the battle of issus Alexander defeated what army?

The Persian army of Darius III.


What was the battle between Persians and macedonians in 333 BC?

The Battle of Issus - a battle between Alexander the Great and King Darius .


Is the battle of Issus fought in the Peloponnesian War?

No, Issus was fought by Alexander the Great against Darius III in Southern Anatolia, two generations later.


When was The Battle of Alexander at Issus created?

The Battle of Alexander at Issus was created in 1529.


Was Darius an incompetent fool during the battle of Issus?

In the Battle of Issus, the Hellenics fought the Persians in 333 BC. Darius led the Persians, but eventually lost to the Hellenics who were under the command of Alexander the great. Despite having a larger army, Darius made a foolhardy choice when he fled to escape a direct attack by Alexander. The Persian army lost confidence, and scattered when they noted the absence of their commander.


Who was Stateira ll?

Daughter of Persian king Darius 3, she was captured by Alexander the Great after the battle of Issus, and became his second wife.


Why was the battle between Alexander and darius at issus a significant turning point for Alexander?

Battle of the issues, Alexander then because more harsh and started to go on a killing streak and tried to conquer all the places he could


Where did Alexander the great and darius III have their second meeting?

Fortified riverbank near Issus


Who defeated the Persian king darius III at the battleof Issus in 333BC?

Alexander The Great


What does issus issus issus issus issus issus say?

Translated from latin: Alexander the great defeating the last Darius, after 100,000 infantry and more than 10,000 cavalrymen had been killed amongst the ranks of the Persians. Whilst King Darius was able to flee with no more than 1,000 horsemen, his mother, wife, and children were taken prisoner.