SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Why is Alexander the Great famous? Although king of ancient Macedonia for less than 13 years, Alexander the Great changed the course of history. One of the world’s greatest military generals, he created a vast empire that stretched from Macedonia to Egypt and from Greece to part of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a response to the intensive focus on Alexander, the reign of Philip II is thoroughly investigated and his importance as the king who ensured Macedonia its military and political position is strongly emphasised to the point where Philip II’s achievements are said to have been greater than those of Alexander (243).

Detailed explanation-3: -Was Alexander the Great really great? A great conqueror, in 13 short years he amassed the largest empire in the entire ancient world-an empire that covered 3, 000 miles. And he did this without the benefit of modern technology and weaponry.