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He was carrying out his assassinated father's (Philip II) plan to conquer the Persian Empire. The first phase of the plan was to defeat the western army of Persia in Asia Minor, and gain the money to pay his army and prepare for the next phase to take the Mediterranean seaboard to eliminate the Persian naval threat to Greece and Macedonia.
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Why did Alexander lead His army across the Gedrosian Desertificaci and oacuten?
Alexander the Great led his army across the Gedrosian Desert as part of his campaign to reach India after conquering Persia. The crossing was a strategic move to demonstrate his leadership and resilience, as well as to avoid enemy forces. However, the harsh conditions of the desert resulted in significant losses for his army, highlighting the extreme challenges they faced. This journey also served to solidify Alexander's reputation as a daring and ambitious leader.
Did Alexander choose to spare the Magadha Kingdom because he was physically exhausted?
No, his advance into India was halted because his army mutinied and refused to go any further. They had been on the march for ten years, and just wanted to go home and enjoy their loot. Alexander had no choice but to turn back, but revenged himself on his army by marching them home through the Gedrosian Desert where a great many perished.
Wheredid Alexander the great turn back and why?
At the Beas River in India because his army mutinied.It is interesting to note that when Alexander the Great invaded India ... they were attacked by "flying, fiery shields" that dove at his army. The elephants panicked, stampeded into the men and since they couldn't fight UFO's they gave up and turned back. Sounds crazy but it's true since that's part of the historical records.
How did Alexander the great and his army influence chandragupta maurya?
The way Alexander and his army appeared. The leadership Alexander had influenced home to be a leader. Also the violence he saw in Alexander
What regions had fallen to Alexander's army in the 332 BC?
by 332 BCE which regions had fallen to Alexander's army
Why did Alexander lead His army across the Gedrosian Desertificaci and oacuten?
Alexander the Great led his army across the Gedrosian Desert as part of his campaign to reach India after conquering Persia. The crossing was a strategic move to demonstrate his leadership and resilience, as well as to avoid enemy forces. However, the harsh conditions of the desert resulted in significant losses for his army, highlighting the extreme challenges they faced. This journey also served to solidify Alexander's reputation as a daring and ambitious leader.
Why were Alexander's losses so great on his march across Gedrosia?
Alexander was angered by his army's refusal to help him conquer India because they had been fighting for ten years and wanted to take their loot home and enjoy it. He took them home through the Gedrosian Desert as payback, and a combination of little food and water and attacks by the local tribes took a heavy toll.
What was the result of Alexander the Great reaching the Indus River?
His army revolted and demanded to go home, frustrating his hope of taking over India, which he thought was the extent of the world in the east. He took his revenge on them by marching them home through the Gedrosian Desert where many of them perished.
Did Alexander choose to spare the Magadha Kingdom because he was physically exhausted?
No, his advance into India was halted because his army mutinied and refused to go any further. They had been on the march for ten years, and just wanted to go home and enjoy their loot. Alexander had no choice but to turn back, but revenged himself on his army by marching them home through the Gedrosian Desert where a great many perished.
Why was Alexander not able to build his empire further East?
His army, after 10 years of fighting up to the Indus River, just wanted to go home and enjoy their share of the loot. Alexander wanted to go on to the sea, which he thought was the eastern end of the world, but the mutiny stopped that. He had his revenge on them on the way back to Babylon by marching them through the Gedrosian Desert where many died.
Wheredid Alexander the great turn back and why?
At the Beas River in India because his army mutinied.It is interesting to note that when Alexander the Great invaded India ... they were attacked by "flying, fiery shields" that dove at his army. The elephants panicked, stampeded into the men and since they couldn't fight UFO's they gave up and turned back. Sounds crazy but it's true since that's part of the historical records.
What army did Alexander defeat?
The strong army that Alexander defeated was the Persian Army
How did Alexander the great and his army influence chandragupta maurya?
The way Alexander and his army appeared. The leadership Alexander had influenced home to be a leader. Also the violence he saw in Alexander
What regions had fallen to Alexander's army in the 332 BC?
by 332 BCE which regions had fallen to Alexander's army
When was Alexander Boswell - British Army officer - born?
Alexander Boswell - British Army officer - was born in 1928.
When was Alexander Duff - British Army officer - born?
Alexander Duff - British Army officer - was born in 1777.
When did Alexander Duff - British Army officer - die?
Alexander Duff - British Army officer - died in 1851.
