Why did Alexander burn down Persepolis?

Answer 1

Alexander wanted to be on good terms but they refused he sent troops to destroy it as a warning to other city-states what the consequences.

Answer 2

Alexander the great destroyed the city of Thebes because he wanted to send a message to the other Greeks that were thinking of revolting like Thebes did. Thebes and other Greek city-states had a pact with Phillip II, Alexander's father, king of Macedonia, that they would be a part of Macedonia. When Phillip died and Alexander took over Macedonia, the Greeks did not want to bow to a 'child' (a 20 year old). Also it had been rumored in the cities that Alexander was dead and it was the perfect time to revolt. That is the reason Alexander the Great destroyed the city of Thebes.

Answer 3

The reason why Alexander the great destroyed perseapolis was because it had been planned for years that they were going to destroy Perseapolis so there is the proper and actuall answer

Answer 4

to prevent an uprising i think :)

Answer 5

Destruction is never right.