Birth of Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia, to King Philip II and Queen Olympias. His birth marked the beginning of a legendary life that would change the course of history.
356 BC
343 BC
Education Under Aristotle
At the age of 13, Alexander the Great began his education under the famous philosopher Aristotle, who instilled in him a love for philosophy, science, and the arts, shaping his future as a leader.
340 BC
First Military Experience
Alexander the Great accompanied his father on military campaigns, gaining his first experience in warfare and demonstrating his exceptional leadership skills at a young age.
336 BC
Ascension to the Throne
After the assassination of his father, King Philip II, Alexander the Great ascended to the Macedonian throne at the age of 20, inheriting a powerful kingdom and a strong army.
334 BC
Conquest of the Persian Empire Begins
Alexander the Great launched his campaign against the Persian Empire, crossing the Hellespont into Asia Minor, marking the beginning of a series of successful military engagements.
333 BC
Battle of Issus
In one of his most famous battles, Alexander the Great defeated the Persian King Darius III at Issus, showcasing his tactical genius and solidifying his reputation as a formidable military leader.
332 BC
Siege of Tyre and Egypt Campaign
After a seven-month siege, Alexander the Great captured the city of Tyre. He then traveled to Egypt, where he was hailed as a liberator and founded the city of Alexandria.
331 BC
Battle of Gaugamela
Alexander the Great achieved a decisive victory over Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela, leading to the fall of the Persian Empire and establishing his dominance in the region.
330 BC
Capture of Persepolis
Alexander the Great captured Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of Persia, and burned it as a symbolic act of revenge for the Persian invasions of Greece.
327 BC
Alexander the Great crossed into India, facing King Porus at the Battle of the Hydaspes River, where he demonstrated his military prowess despite encountering formidable opposition.
326 BC
Return from India and Mutiny at the Hyphasis River
After years of campaigning, Alexander the Great's troops mutinied at the Hyphasis River, refusing to march further into India, leading him to turn back toward Babylon.
323 BC
Death of Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great died in Babylon under mysterious circumstances at the age of 32. His death marked the end of an era and the beginning of the fragmentation of his vast empire.
322 BC
Division of Alexander's Empire
Following the death of Alexander the Great, his empire was divided among his generals, known as the Diadochi, leading to the formation of several Hellenistic kingdoms.
301 BC
Battle of Ipsus and Further Division of the Empire
The Battle of Ipsus resulted in a significant power shift among Alexander the Great's former generals, further fragmenting his empire into competing kingdoms across the Hellenistic world.
