Alexander the Great: Conquests, Legacy, and Cultural Implications

This essay delves into the conquests of Alexander the Great, examining his military strategies and the vast expansion of his empire. It analyzes his impact on Persia, India, and Egypt, highlighting the political, social, and economic transformations that followed. The essay explores the cultural implications of Alexander's campaigns, including the spread of Hellenistic culture and the establishment of trade routes. It also discusses the legacy of his empire, emphasizing its influence on subsequent civilizations. The report provides an overview of Alexander's leadership qualities and his contributions to the ancient world, supported by references to academic sources.

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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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triumph was that he generally drove from the front and was known to converse with each troop
and get similar injuries as they did. His prosperity was generally accomplished by being
powerful and having the will to defeat whatever faced him. The most noteworthy fete of his
lifetime was his loss of the Persians and Greek and his triumph of Egypt furthermore, Asia
Minor, and his security of the Mediterranean Sea, which was a vital exchange course between
individuals of the locale. Alexander was brought into the world in 356 BC to King Phillip II and
his spouse Olympias. In 336 BC assassination of Alexander’s father undertaken place, it turned
Alexander into the King of Macedonia. From the start of Alexander's rule Persia was one of the
significant nations he had set out to win (Moore, 2021). In addition to the fact that Persia was
wealthy as well as vast empire that extended from Egypt, the Mediterranean Sea, India and focal
Asia, yet he required the abundance of Persia to keep up with the extraordinary armed force he
acquired from his father. During this time Darius III was the King of Persia with a lot more
grounded multitude of 1,000,000 men. Nonetheless with extraordinary expertise and military
fighting, Alexander's armed forces obliterated the Persian guard power at the stream Granicus
now Turkey. (Companion cavalry) was of his troops the hetairoi was considered the most
grounded of their time. In three definitive fights he directed the Persian powers and took their
domain, which included Egypt and the Phoenician grounds. Accordingly, the significant focuses
of the Mediterranean at the time turned out to be essential for Alexander's realm. Another
achievement in fight was the attack of the firmly protected seaport in Tire, which was in attack
for a very long time before it was crushed in 332 BC. In spite of the fact that his men were
dwarfed at the Battle of Issus, Alexander was as yet effective in light of the fact that agility of
Alexander’s soldiers cannot be matched. He likewise vanquished Egypt took the title of Pharaoh
and named the urban areas after him (Shannahan, 2017). Furthermore, it has been evaluated that,
The intrusion of India started in the mid-year of 327 B.C. Alexander continued as he had in his
Persian success, vanquishing city by city. Numerous urban areas gave up without a battle; those
that did not were generally slaughtered without benevolence. Alexander before long acquired the
help of Ambhi, the leader of Attock. Alexander and his soldiers rested a few months in the
capital city of Taxiles as they ready to meet Ambhi's adversary, Porus. It has been evaluated that;
the victory was not that much easy as elephants caused many harms to Macedonians. However,
this was greatest as well as last major battle of Alexander.
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It has been evaluated that, Alexander's triumph during the third century had a significant
level of cultural, economic, political and cultural impact upon the whole world. With the
prominence that has been acquired by the empire, Alexander duly expanded as well as
established trade routes among Europe and Asia. The solidness of the empire additionally
advanced a safe climate to exchange unafraid of assault from different countries. It has been
evaluated that protection of trade advanced and prompted the development of significant courses
like the Silk Road. Silk from China at that time was in extraordinary interest in the
Mediterranean. With the expansion in exchange, the turn of events of procession urban areas on
the Silk Road course saw the rise of the urban areas of Petra and Palmyra. Under Alexander's
standard the troop urban communities were by all account not the only thriving urban areas, yet
in addition Alexandria the city of Egypt. Alexandria turned into a significant commercial as well
as cultural centre of imports and producing (Peltonen, 2019). With its essential area
straightforwardly on the Mediterranean, Alexandria's Great Harbor turned into a significant
centre point for trading at sea. Alexander the Great was additionally instrumental in setting up
currency which would make it simpler to exchange. The Persian Empire was exceptionally
immense and extended from Egypt to the Indus River and from the Caspian Seas to the Indus
River, and was a wellspring of extraordinary riches. Alexander consumed the Persian capital,
took the gold mines of the rulers of Persia and made them into money. With this recently
discovered abundance he had the option to construct new urban areas en route and further
develop exchange relations furthermore, exercises. Alexander's economic system was top notch
and stayed set up until the modern transformation.
CONCLUSION
As per the above analysis it has been concluded that, Alexander was not just popular for
making a steady economy through exchange, yet he likewise was instrumental in establishing the
framework for new political frameworks. Thus, it has been evaluated from the thirteen years of
Alexander III of Macedon ruled period that his time impacted world in an effective manner
which is impossible to be matched. Alexander III of Macedon significantly changed political,
social as well as economic landscape in effective manner.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Anson, E.M., 2013. Alexander the Great: Themes and Issues. A&C Black.
Moore, K.R., 2021. Su Fang Ng. Alexander the Great from Britain to Southeast Asia: Peripheral
Empires in the Global Renaissance. Classical Presences. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019.
Pp. 432. $125.00 (cloth). Journal of British Studies, 60(2), pp.459-461.
Peltonen, J., 2019. Alexander the Great in the Roman Empire, 150 BC to AD 600. Routledge.
Shannahan, J., 2017. The numismatic evidence for the impact, legacy, and Image of alexander
the great. Ancient History: Resources for Teachers, 46, pp.51-77.
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