Alexander the Greats Empire
RegionGreece to India
Period336-323 BC
Peak Size5.2 million km2
Founded ByAlexander the Great
About Alexander the Greats Empire
Conquered the known world by age 30, from Greece to India. Never lost a battle in 15 years of campaigning. Founded over 20 cities named Alexandria. Died at 32 in Babylon, probably of fever. His empire was divided among his generals, the Diadochi, who fought over it for decades. Spread Greek culture across the Middle East.
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