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Alexander Persianising - Coggle Diagram
Alexander Persianising
Susa Weddings
these were arranged by Alexander in 324, held in the Persian city of Susa
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Alexander himself married Barsine, the daughter of Darius, along with Parysatis, daughter of Ochus
remember he had previously married Rhoxane, who was Bactrian
Macedonian reception
this possibly angered the macedonians as is meant that Alexander's heir would not be fully Macedonian, but half Persian
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The Policy of Fusion
the Policy of Fusion suggests that Alexander wished to create a unified nation comprised of both Greek and Persian subjects
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Bosworth claimed that the purpose behind the policy was appeasing the two major ethnic groups under his rule
Death of Cleitus, 328
Cleitus was a friend of Philip, had saved Alexander's life at Granicus in 334 BC
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at a banquet in Maracanda, Cleitus confronted Alexander and in the fight Alexander stabbed Cleitus
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the killing:
a spontaneous murder, not pre-planned. Indicative of deep-rooted tensions
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Proskynesis
a visitor, depending on his rank, would have to prostrate himself, bow for, kneel in front of or kiss the king
The Greeks and Macedonians were against this, saying it was a gesture reserved for gods
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