#25 - ALEXANDER THE GREAT: Conquest of Persian Empire & India

In Episode #25, we delve into Alexander’s final conquests, from the iconic Battle of Issus to the strategic sieges of Tyre and Gaza. We explore his enigmatic encounters with  an Oracle, the pivotal Battle of Gaugamela, and the dramatic murder of Darius III & Bessus. Witness Alexander's triumph at the Battle of Hydaspes against Porus and debate around it. Also, covering his legendary return through the harsh Gedrosian Desert, and the lingering question: was he a tyrant or a hero? Finally, we confront the mysterious circumstances surrounding Alexander's untimely death in 323 BC. Timestamps 00:00 - Previously covered 02:26 - Scorched Earth Policy 05:47 - Battle of Issus (333 BC) 14:48 - Sieze of Tyre 19:14 - Sieze of Gaza 21:19 - Entering Egypt 21:47 - Oracle Of Ammon 24:47 - Power Hungry? 27:28 - Defeat of Sparta 29:17 - Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC) 41:21 - Burning of Persepolis 46:24 - Murder of Darius ||| 47:15 - Mutiny among Macedonians 49:44 - Alexander’s Character 51:29 - Bessus Killed 52:32 - Sogdian Rocks & Roxane 56:36 - Battle of Hydaspes/Jhelum (326 BC) 01:04:29 - Did Porus Win? 01:14:50 - Army Withdrawal  01:15:36 - Gedrosian Desert 01:18:35 - Reaching Babylon & Aftermath  01:22:20 - Alexander’s Death (323 BC) 01:23:21 - Cultural Stories 01:23:58 - Tyrant or Hero? 01:26:31 - Genghis Khan vs Alexander