The Military Campaigns of Alexander the Great

By brownbr24
  • Introduction
    356 BCE

    Introduction

    The purpose of this timeline is to Map out the most important battles of Alexander the Great after he ascended the throne of Macedon. The date we will begin with however is the year 356 BC the year of Alexander's birth.
  • 336 BCE

    Alexander becomes the ruler of Macedon

    Alexander already a knowledgeable and experienced commander in the Macedonian army becomes king of Macedon after the death of his father Philip the 2nd of Macedon.
  • Alexander Conquers Triballi and Illyria
    335 BCE

    Alexander Conquers Triballi and Illyria

    Alexander began his conquests with his neighboring countries the Illyrians. He began with them as a move of caution and convenience. As they were close and he did not wish to leave Macedon vulnerable to invasion during his absence.
  • Alexander Conquers Greece
    335 BCE

    Alexander Conquers Greece

    Alexander began working his way through Greece conquering their city-states, beginning at Thebes and working his way south before concluding with Sparta.
  • Period: 334 BCE to 331 BCE

    Alexanders Campaigns in Persia

    Alexander invades Persia in the year 334 BC. After 3 years of battles and conquering the four Persian Capitals: Babylon, Susa, Persepolis, and Pasargadae, he finally claims control of Persia.
  • Alexander crowns himself Pharaoh of Egypt
    332 BCE

    Alexander crowns himself Pharaoh of Egypt

    Alexander while campaigning in Egypt has the high priest give him the title of Pharoh or Son of the Gods.
  • Alexander Founds Alexandria
    331 BCE

    Alexander Founds Alexandria

    Alexander found his first Alexandria. This city bears the name of Alexander and housed the great Lighthouse of Alexandria as well as the largest library in the ancient world.
  • Alexander invades India
    326 BCE

    Alexander invades India

    Alexander marches his troops into the harsh jungles of India. HE faces many challenges here such as Elephants used by the Indian cavalry, vipers, constant rain, and the natives.
  • 325 BCE

    Alexander Crosses the Gedrosian Desert

    Alexander crosses the Gedrosian Desert on his way back from his campaigns. There is no real necessity for him to do this but he did it simply because he wanted to prove that he could cross the desert.
  • The Death of Alexander the Great
    323 BCE

    The Death of Alexander the Great

    The life of Alexander ended in Babylon while his cause of death is unknown it is thought to be illness or simply that his body gave out after so many years of battle and alcoholism.