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The Hellenistic era started from the death of Alexander the Great

The Hellenistic era started from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE and lasted to the Roman conquest of Egypt in 30 BCE.

Alexander the Great's mythical paternity claim, in which Olympias asserted him as the divine offspring of Zeus.

Cleitus saved Alexander the Great at the Battle of Granicus. The battle in 334 BCE marked one of the early triumphs in Alexander's conquests.

The death of Cleitus who Alexander the Great killed is a poignant and tragic episode in ancient Greek history.

The Role of Cavalry in Alexander the Great's Army was instrumental in achieving his swift conquests, employing tactics like flanking.

Alexander the Great founded a city named after his horse, Bucephalus. He had a unique connection with his horse.

Alexander the Great's injury in India, sustained during the Battle of Hydaspes, was a pivotal moment in his conquests.

The coronation of Alexander the Great as Pharaoh in Egypt marked a significant moment in his remarkable conquests.

The reason Alexander the Great burned Persepolis is a historical conundrum that continues to intrigue scholars.

The education of Alexander the Great was formed by Aristotle and he learned art of warfar and tactics from instructors like Leonidas.