334–323 BCEReputable sourceWell documented
Alexander the Great's Conquests
On the timeline · around 334–323 BCE ·
What happened
Beginning in 334 BCE, Alexander III of Macedon led a Greek and Macedonian army in a lightning campaign that toppled the vast Persian Empire and reached as far as Egypt and the borders of India, never losing a battle.
Why it matters
Alexander's conquests spread Greek language and culture across the ancient Near East and inaugurated the Hellenistic Age.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Alexander the Great · Reputable source