5 Amazing Facts About Alexander The Great

Alexander III of Macedon aka Alexander the Great was The king of Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He was born in Pella on 20 Jul 356 BC and died on 10 Jun 323 BC ( Aged 32). He succeeded his father Phillip II  to the throne at the age of 20. By the age of 30 he had created one of the greatest Empire in the history streaching from Greece to Northwest India

Let's have a look at 8 amazing facts about Alexander the Great which probably you are unaware of.

1. He was taught by Aristotle

You all must have heard the name of Aristotle as one of the greatest Philosopher in the History. Phillip II hired Aristotle to educate Alexander when he was 13 year old. While he was getting knowledge from Aristotle, he told Alexander that India is a land of 'Yogis' , they are great philosophers and one day you will meet one of them. During his great conquest, Alexander learnt about the great and wise Sanyasi, Yogi Dandamis, of Taxila , who dwelled deep into the forest.

Alexander sent numerous summons to Yogi , but he refused them. Although Alexander knew that great beings could rarely be lured, still he sent many gifts to Dandamis but he refused. At the end Alexander himself went to meet Yogi and had a discussion with him. At the end Alexander bowed his head to Yogi and left.

2. Alexander never lost a battle in his entire life

Alexander the Greta's military tactics and strategies are still studied in military academies today. His won his first battle at the tender age of 18 . After securing his homeland Greece Alexander went for the world conquest towards east. He won North Africa, Iraq , Iran and some parts of north west India. His most famous battle was against Persian king Darius III. 

He defeated the Persian king Darius III and moved further towards India where he taught his last battle, Battle of Hydapus , against king Porus , on Hydapus river (Jhelum) in the Punjab , near Bhera. However Alexander became victorious but it was the most costliest battle for him. He was so impressed by the bravery of King Porus that he allowed him to rule the kingdom. In his father conquest to west ward , Nanda Dynasty was ruling in Magadh. Nanda Army was 5 times larger than the Macedonian Army. Also his army was homesick and exhausted that it refuse to move further after teaching Beas river. Alexander decided to return westward after discussing with his army officers.

3. Alexander's favoriete military tactic was Phalanx

The Phalanx- A rectangular mass military formation made up of closely ranked troops. It was not less than a fighting machine. The spears used by soldiers in Phalanx formation were long, sometimes as long as 5 meter. He learned this battle formation tactic from hi father Phillip II who First learned of it after observing Greek Armies. 

The depth of the Phalanx was 120 men who were ordered to presence silence in order to receive command quickly. The Phalanx was armed with helmets (Kranos), Light shields (Pelte), Greaves (Knemides) and a long Pike (Sarissa).

4. Alexander and Roxane, beauty and brain, was his favorite wife

It is said that during his conquest in Iran , Alexander fell in love with Roxane on first sight. She was daughter of Sogdian nobleman named Oxyartes. He was defending the mountain fortress against Alexander itself.

After breaking in through fortress while Alexander sas surveying the captives he saw Roxane and fell in love with her on first sight. He was so fond of her that after meeting her he lost interest from other women. Soon they married each other and Roxane companied Alexander to his Indian conquest and gave birth to his child after his death.

5. Alexander the Great Cheerleader and Greatest orator 

Alexander the Great was always loved by his followers because he always affirmed them. He always motivated his Army for their exemplary performance in the battle. He would occasionally name the best warrior and honor them for the bravery. He personally acknowledge the effort and contribution made by each team member. He was a excellent orator which made him popular among each and every soldier. He was considered as confident by many of his followers because he always displayed empathy. He was a true hero among his soldiers.

Can Anyone Trust China???

The whole world is going through a tough situation and combating the coronavirus. Every country's economy has also fallen down as the lockdown was imposed by almost every country of the world. Taking this whole scenario under consideration The United Nation Already Declared Global Cease Fire. 

Each and every country of the world are fighting against the virus together, but there is a country which is not fighting along with other countries, but also trying to misuse this situation and trying to show its military superiority to its neighbours.

Yes you guessed it right, it's CHINA!!!!

China has became a threat to all its neighbouring countries and a great threat to humanity. It is the country which has border issues with almost every neighbouring country i.e. India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Phillippines , Malaysia, Brunie, Myanmar and Thailand. Also a dispute over an island, Senkaku Island, with Japan.

Everyone is aware about its claim over South China Sea which is claimed by various other countries like Taiwan, Brunie, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Phillipines.

While world believes China is a country whome no one can trust upon. The latest news came from Indo-China border , where Chinese Troops entered Indian Territory breaking the bilateral treaty signed between the two nations. But Indian Army replied to it in such a way that China would have never thought of. Indians did not moved a single step back and destroyed their developments which they made in Indian side of border. In this 20 Indian soldiers martyred, killing 43 Chinese troops in a deadly face off on 15th Jun 2020.

Before getting to the real issue why China is breaking border treaty, let's quickly get into the history of China. China has always believed into the theory of expansionism. 

China has illegally occupied varies countries by using its military power and the biggest example of this is Tibet. Yes, Tibet was an independent country who believed in peace. The majority religion was Budhhism who always believe in Peace. But the Chinese army under the rule of Mao, marched into Tibet in 1950, annexed and forcefully occupied it. Now Tibet is nowhere in the map of the world.

China is a communist country and is ruled and run by only one person. Their are no rights in China, what President of China says everyone has to follow the rules and orders weather it is right or wrong. This is the mindset of China to wage a war against nearby countries by surprise attack and by the time ceasefire is declared , the land it has occupied, will keep it. Has done same with India in 1962 war and illegally occupied some of the area of Ladakh , known as Aksai Chin now and some of the area of Arunachal Pradesh. It also tried the same in 1967 in Sikkim , In Cho La and Nathu La pass but has to face a defeat from Indian army. It also tried to illegally occupy Doklam near Bhutan border but again Indian Army forced them to step back and they did not succeed in their wrong intentions.

China must understand that India Army is much more professional and more capable of fighting in high terrain. Indian army has the best Mountain Troops battalion in the world. So China will have to THINK ABOUT IT thrice before attacking India or else China will have to face consequences and will have to deal with the damage that it has never thought of.