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Why did alexander invade persia

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The two armies met on the banks of the Granicus river in 334 BC. Alexander, through his superior strategy planning and leadership, defeated the opposing Persian army and caused them to flee. The Greek Mercenaries, fighting for the Persians, were killed fighting at the spot where they stood

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