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Alexander the Great was born in 356 BC in Macedon. Alexander succeeded the throne after his father died. Alexander conquered most of the world including Europe, Mediterranean, Egypt, and the borders of India. His was known to be the military genius in his time who used cunning, and lateral thinking to defeat his enemies superior army. Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC played a significant role in winning the war against King Darius III of Persia.