Military Leader · 356 BC – 323 BC
Alexander the Great
Little-Known Facts
- He named the city of Bucephala after his beloved warhorse, Bucephalus.
- After his death, his empire was divided among his generals, the Diadochi, sparking decades of war.
Surprising Stories
- According to legend, Alexander solved the unsolvable Gordian Knot not by untying it but by slicing it with his sword.
Myths & Misconceptions
Did Alexander conquer all of India?
No. He defeated King Porus in the Punjab but turned back at the Beas River when his exhausted troops refused to advance further east.