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How much did sugar cost in ancient Rome?
It didn't cost anything! It was never brought to Rome, Alexander the Great, however, discovered people growing and using when he went to India. He took it back to Northern Greece and the Macedonian Region. Honey was the main substitute.
Did Alexander the great discover India?
I am not quite sure exactly what is meant by that question but I believe it is a no. India was already discovered and known of. Alexander, after conquering Persia, set out to conquer India. He arrived in the plains of northwestern India, fought a brutal battle, and conquered that part of India. He planned on marching on to conquer more of India to the east, but his army refused to go on since they were fought year after year non-stop. So Alexander had to turn back and didn't go any further into India.
What was the significance of the battle of lake Champlain during 1812?
American victory turned back an invading army from Canada.
Who was the king of Greece and expanded his empire to Persia and Egypt?
Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) succeeded his father to the throne of Macedonia (there was no king of Greece - he became hegemon - leader - not king) in 337 BC.He acquired an empire by invading the Persian one, picking off its components progressively - Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine and Egypt. He then captured Mesopotamia and Persia proper, finally reaching what is now Afghanistan and Pakistan.He imagined he was taking over all the eastern part of the world, thinkng India was its limit. His soldiers revolted when he tried to invade India and he turned back - just as well as a bloke called Chandragupta was in the process of conquering northern India with forces which Alexander could not have stood up to.On his return to Babylon, he began planning to take on the western Mediterranean, but his early death brought this to nothing. With no clear heir, his empire was partitioned between his generals, and these were gradually absorbed by the expansion of Rome in the second and first centuries BCE.
Where in India did Alexander the Great turn his back to?
The story is that he was set on conquering India, and his army jacked up on him at the Jhelum River, having been fighting for ten years and wanted to go home. It was just as well as King Chandragupta was in the process of conquering eastern India and had an army which would have crushed Alexander's force if they had collided. We have to wonder if Alexander's army had heard about this and it was this factor as well as homesickness which provoked their mutiny.
Why did Alexander the Great turn back to Greece after invading India in 326 BC?
After invading India, Alexander the Great's troops were becoming insubordinate. They had not been home in twelve years and were disgusted by Alexander's adoption of eastern customs.
Where did Alexander the Great turn back to Greece?
India
Why did Alexander turn back to Greece after invadeing India in 326?
He turned back to Greece in 326 b.c. because his army was exhausted,they refused to go any farther. Alexander agreed to lead them home.
Where did Alexander the great turn back?
India, 327 bce
Why did Alexander go back to eygept after invading India?
When Alexander The Great was invading India, he came to the Indus river. He camped at the bank of the river. While strolling along the river he noticed a man lying naked in the sands and having a blissfull smile on his face. After getting back to his camp he sent his men to bring that naked fellow back. When Alexander's men asked the fellow to come, he refused even when he was told that Alexander The Great was calling him. Alexander himself went to see him. Alexander asked him, "Why don't you follow my instructions?" The man asked Alexander who he was . Alexander answered "I'm Alexander the great,the conquerer of more than half of the world". The man again asked, "What are you doing now?" Alexander answered Conquering the world". The man asked him what he what do after that. Alexander answered "I will relax". The man said "That is wat I'm doing now, relaxing". This struck Alexander's mind and he left his intentions to conquer the world.
Where did Alexander the Great attack last?
Gedrosia on his way back from India.
Did Alexander ever really conquer India?
No - he was turned back at the Beaz River.
Why did the marathon start?
The Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE was where Athens fought off the Persian King Darius. The Persians kept invading Greece for personal gain, and eventually Greece had enough and attacked the Persians back.
How much did sugar cost in ancient Rome?
It didn't cost anything! It was never brought to Rome, Alexander the Great, however, discovered people growing and using when he went to India. He took it back to Northern Greece and the Macedonian Region. Honey was the main substitute.
Where did badminton begun?
Badminton began in India, China and ancient Greece back at least 2,000 years ago.
Did Alexander the great discover India?
I am not quite sure exactly what is meant by that question but I believe it is a no. India was already discovered and known of. Alexander, after conquering Persia, set out to conquer India. He arrived in the plains of northwestern India, fought a brutal battle, and conquered that part of India. He planned on marching on to conquer more of India to the east, but his army refused to go on since they were fought year after year non-stop. So Alexander had to turn back and didn't go any further into India.
What famous river in India did Alexander cross and in what city do they end?
He crossed the Indus River.on his way back to Babylon.
