Alexander's Empire

By Ryan Fang
  • 336 BCE

    The start of Alexander's reign

    Philip II was assassinated. Alexander became king of Macedonia at age 20.
  • 334 BCE

    The Invasion of Persia

    Alexander led 35,000 soldiers into Anatolia.
  • 332 BCE

    The foundation of Alexandria

    Alexander entered Egypt and founded the city of Alexandria.
  • 326 BCE

    The invasion of India

    Alexander’s army reached the Indus Valley.
  • 323 BCE

    The death of Alexander

    Alexander died at age 32. His generals began a power struggle.
  • 323 BCE

    Ptolemy

    Ptolemy became governor of Egypt.
  • 312 BCE

    Seleucus

    Seleucus took most of Persian Empire.
  • 306 BCE

    Antigonus I

    Antigonus I became king of Macedonia.