Conclusion of ON WITH THE CONQUEST!

Flushed with victory, Alexander turned south and took the Persian winter capital Babylon.  He also occupied  the capitals at Susa and Persepolis, seizing the immense Persian treasury and burning the  great palace of Xerxes.  Finally, the capital of Ecbatana fell to him.   This speedy conqueror then subdued the rest of the Persian domain, going as far as the east as the Indus River, located in modern-day Pakistan.

Upon crossing the Indus, in the region bordering the Persian province of Taxila, Alexander met a formidable rival, the Indian Monarch Porus. Against him, Alexander fought his fourth and final major battle, in June 326 B.C.E. Porus' army included 35,000 soldiers and 200 elephants, which terrified the Macedonian's' horses.  The battle was fierce and bloody, but Alexander's forces prevailed. Porus surrendered and became an ally.

More than eight years had passed since the Macedonian army had crossed into Asia and the soldiers were weary and homesick.  Unnerved by the fierce battle with Porus, they wanted to return home. Although reluctant at first, Alexander complied with their wishes. Greece has indeed become the world power.  With Greek colonies established in the conquered lands, the Greek language and culture spread throughout the realm. 

Next time:  THE MAN BEHIND THE SHIELD

From the book: PAY ATTENTION TO DANIEL'S PROPHECY! 1999