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Why was Alexander tte Great called Sikander?

B. Denton, Traveler
Answered: Sep 30, 2019

The name Sikander is like an alternative word for Alexander in the Persian language. It was used for Alexander the Great because the word describes someone that is powerful; a king or a...Read More

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Why was Alexander the Great unable to conquer India?

O. Bickis, Corporate employee
Answered: Jan 22, 2019

There are several theories, which historians love to argue over, as to why Alexander the Great did not conquer India. Some of them are way out in the left field and do not deserve to be poked...Read More

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Why do people still remember Alexander the Great?

John F. connor, Content Marketing executive
Answered: Feb 08, 2019

Alexander the Great was a famous leader in Greece. His existence took place during ancient history. He was born in July 356 BC and died in June 323 BC. The main thing that Alexander the Great is...Read More

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Why is Alexander called Alexander the Great?

Julie Ann Sullivan
Answered: Jan 17, 2019

Alexander The Great was a king from Macedonia who conquered an empire. The empire stretched out from the Balkans to what is now modern-day Pakistan. Alexander was born the son of Philip II and...Read More

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Why was Alexander the Great the most successful emperor?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

Alexander the Great was a very successful emperor for two main reasons. First, he conquered more territories, building one of the largest empires. Second, he really did not live long enough to...Read More

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How and when did Alexander the Great conquer Egypt?

Samantha Stewart, Philanthropist
Answered: Jan 22, 2019

Alexander the Great set out to conquer Egypt in the year 332 BC. When he arrived on the borders of the country, he was able to lead his troops without any resistance from the Persian or Egyptian...Read More

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Was Alexander defeated in India?

E. Austin
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

History reports that Alexander the Great never lost a battle. He was overwhelmingly successful in every military campaign that he undertook. The battle for India is a little less certain. While...Read More

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Had Chandragupta Maurya ever defeated Alexander the Great?

T. Moore, Writer
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

No, Chandragupta Maurya never defeated Alexander the Great. During the time that Alexander was at war with King Porus of India, the young Chandragupta Maurya was an exile from his country, and it...Read More

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How did Alexander the Great change the world?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

Alexander the Great brought massive change to the ancient world. When he became king of Macedonia, he set out on a mission to conquer the known world. As Greece was considered to be home to the...Read More

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Is Alexander the Great the greatest conqueror?

T. Moore, Writer
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

Many consider Alexander the Great to be one of the greatest conquerors of all times. When looking at the statistics and the many battles that he won, the best answer to this question is yes....Read More

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How many wars did Alexander the Great lose?

T. Moore, Writer
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

Alexander the Great never lost a battle. In the fifteen years that he conducted warfare across the continent, he was the decisive victor. The only campaign that could possibly be listed as a loss...Read More

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How many times did Alexander attack India?

T. Moore, Writer
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

Alexander the Great really only attacked the country of India once. There were a series of battles throughout, as some of the kings refused to capitulate to him. There were several kings who...Read More

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What is the Alexander's biggest accomplishment till now?

T. Moore, Writer
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

The most significant accomplishment for Alexander was that he was able to conquer more territory than any other general before him. He is also credited as having never lost a battle. This has...Read More

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Who was Alexander the Great?

E. Austin
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

Alexander the Great, (Alexander III) was the King of Macedonia. Born in July of 356 B.C., he was the son to Philip II of Macedonia. During his lifetime and brief reign, he conducted extensive...Read More

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How did Alexander the Great die?

E. Austin
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

The death of Alexander the Great is a great puzzle to historians to this day. It is reported that he took ill after drinking some wine, and passed away within a couple of weeks. While modern...Read More

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