Alexanders and Philip III Empire

Philip II became the king of Macedonia

359 BCE

At the young age of 23 years old, Philip II became king of Macedonia. He made a lot of improvements to the military of Macedonia and showed his brilliant general and a ruthless politician. He was one of the best kings Macedonia had.

Invasion of Greece

338 BCE

The battle of conquering Greece is known as the battle of Chaeronea in which greeks loosed. Two city-states came to the battle. however, they were defeated by the macedonian forces leaded by philip.

Philip's death and Alexanders going to power

336 BCE

When his daughter was getting married he was stabbed until he died. At that moment alexander declared himself king of Macedonia. Alexander become a king at the age of 20 old.

Invasion of Persia

334 BCE

As his father wanted to,Alexander sended hundreds of soldiers to conquer Persia. Where the two forces met, after a battle. persia was conquered by the Macedonians. Winning this battle gave Alexander the control of Anatolia

Conquering the Persian Empire

332 BCE

The Persian king wanted to make a peace deal with Alexander. this treatment consisted of dividing Persian land. But alexanders ambition didn't let him and rejected it.

Alexander in India

326 BCE

Alexander wanted to conquer India. Because of this, he went with his soldiers to Indus valley and fought for 11 years. In that time he marched more than 11,000 miles. However, he didn't reach to conquer it and was disappointed to return home.

Alexanders death

323 BCE

Alexander at the age of 32 years old. He died because he got very sick. Like his father, he died with dreams of conquering other places.