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How was Alexander the Great 'great'?

he was great cuz of all of his accomplishments through life and how he almost conquered all of the world and how he defeated darius in the battle


What did the Emperor Darius offer Alexander in exchange for a peace treaty?

After the battle of Issus Darius sent envoys to Alexander the Great offering an alliance with himself, and a ransom of 10,000 talents for his family whom Alexander had captured after the battle itself. Alexander categorically rejected this. Darius sent envoys again before the battle of Gaugmela offering 10,000 talents again, an alliance between the 2 empires, and all territory west of the river Euphrates. Alexander rejected this treaty again stating that 'there is no more room for two emperors than there is for two suns'


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.


Where did Alexander the Great and Darius 3 have their first meeting?

They never met face to face. They first confronted each other on the battlefield of Issus in 333 BCE. Their next encounter was the battle of Gaugamela in 331 BCE. Darius lost both, and was assassinated by his own nobility after the second one. Alexander, pursuing after the battle, got to see Darius' murdered corpse.


What great armies did Alexander the Great defeat?

Alexander the Great defeated numerous great armies during his conquests. Some of the notable victories include the defeat of the Persian Empire led by Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela, the conquest of the Egyptian and Persian forces at the Battle of Issus, and the defeat of the Indian army led by King Porus at the Battle of Hydaspes. These victories solidified Alexander's status as one of history's greatest military commanders.

Related Questions

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

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


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

Darius III


Who did Alexander the Great fight?

Darius III.He defeated Darius III 13 times in battle.


Did Alexander the Great kill Zrario the king of Persia?

The King of Persia defeated by Alexander was Darius. After losing the battle of Gaugamela Darius was murdered by his own nobles.


What is the content of the Alexander mosaic?

The Alexander mosaic is a Roman floor mosaic that depicts the battle of Issus between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia. It is believed to be a copy of a Hellenistic painting and is known for its intricate details and lifelike representation of the figures and horses in battle.


Who fought in the Battle of Gaugamela?

Alexander the Great and his Macedonians defeated the Persian armies of Darius III at Gaugamela.


How was Alexander the Great 'great'?

he was great cuz of all of his accomplishments through life and how he almost conquered all of the world and how he defeated darius in the battle


Was Alexander the Great great?

he was great cuz of all of his accomplishments through life and how he almost conquered all of the world and how he defeated darius in the battle


How great was Alexander the Great?

he was great cuz of all of his accomplishments through life and how he almost conquered all of the world and how he defeated darius in the battle


What did Granicus and Gaugamela have in common?

The Battle of the Granicus River in May 334 BC was the first of three major battles fought between Alexander the Great and the Persian Empire. The Battle of Issus occurred in southern Anatolia, in November 333 BC. The Battle of Gaugamela took place in 331 BC between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia.


What did the Emperor Darius offer Alexander in exchange for a peace treaty?

After the battle of Issus Darius sent envoys to Alexander the Great offering an alliance with himself, and a ransom of 10,000 talents for his family whom Alexander had captured after the battle itself. Alexander categorically rejected this. Darius sent envoys again before the battle of Gaugmela offering 10,000 talents again, an alliance between the 2 empires, and all territory west of the river Euphrates. Alexander rejected this treaty again stating that 'there is no more room for two emperors than there is for two suns'


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.