In this article we will discuss about the invasion of Alexander in India and its effects. Alexander ascended the throne of Macedonia in 336 B.C. and after consolidating his authority in Greece, set forth for the conquest of the world. Alexander proved himself the most capable commander of his age, created an extensive empire in the East and has been [...]
Early life of Alexander: Alexander was born to victory. Along with two other pleasant messages Phillip received the third message regarding the birth of a son who was named Alexander. Astrologers predicted that this boy would be invincible. He was a blond, long haired, large eyed boy whose early education was entrusted to Aristotle a scholar of repute. He was [...]
North-West India on the Eve of Alexander's Invasion! From the sixth century B.C. when the political history of India came to clear light, powerful monarchies were seen to be rising in several places of the Gangetic valley. By fourth century B.C., a powerful empire was already in existence covering a large part of north and eastern India with Magadha as [...]