The Seleucid Empire was one of the major Hellenistic states formed after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. The Seleucids ruled over a vast …
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The Seleucid Empire Explained
One of the states that formed out of the ashes of Alexander the Great's empire, the Seleucids became a major power in the ancient world.
At its height in 281 BCE, the Seleucid Empire spanned from the western coast of modern-day Turkey to the borders of the Mauryan Empire in India. …
Following Alexander’s death in 323 BCE, a fierce war ensued in which Macedonian generals fought for dominance over the vast Empire. This period known …
Antiochus III the Great, the Seleucid king, was a fascinating personality. He took Hannibal in his court, campaigned all the way to India, and even …
