The crossing of the Gedrosian Desert, management of the empire, a case study on the king's cause of death and more are covered in the thrilling conclusion to the saga of Alexander the Great.

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Sources Used:

The Anabasis of Alexander – Arrian

Life of Alexander – Plutarch

Library of History – Diodorus Siculus

The History of Alexander – Quintus Curtius Rufus

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