Legacy of Alexander the Great: Impact on Persia, India, and Egypt

World Civilizations I
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INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Describe the conquests of Alexander the Great and analyze the legacy of his empire. Be sure
to mention his impact on Persia, India, and Egypt as well as the cultural implications of his
conquests................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6
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INTRODUCTION
Alexander the great legacy has significant impact around the world. By ruling thirteen years
he significantly made changes in political, social and economical landscape. His dynasty comes
to an end because of not leaving an heir at the time of his death (Anson, 2013). In this report
discussion has been done of legacy of Alexander empire and his impact on Egypt, Persia and
India.
MAIN BODY
Describe the conquests of Alexander the Great and analyze the legacy of his empire. Be sure to
mention his impact on Persia, India, and Egypt as well as the cultural implications of his
conquests
Alexander III of Macedon, was the greatest leader and King of the ancient great kingdom of
Macedon. His uncommon abilities of leadership made him the most remarkable military head of
that time. As a specialist he cautiously and insightfully arranged his techniques for the fight to
come before he struck. One of Alexander's triumphs lay in his strategies. One of his most
popular tactics was the phalanx, a strategy that permitted its rivals little openings for assault. He
knew the significance of cavalry as a hostile weapon and was additionally gifted at changing
strategies in a fight. He was accomplished having been instructed by Aristotle, which set him up
for the rising to the seat. Of his numerous solid focuses, Alexander rushed to settle on choices
and was rarely apprehensive to face exceptional challenges, which can be ascribed to having a
well-rounded schooling. Alexander had alluring capacity which empowered him to rouse and
motivate his military to battle his numerous fights, an administration quality which can be
ascribed to accomplishment in fight. One of his major qualities which consistently drove him to
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