Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) was one of history’s most brilliant military leaders. Born in Macedonia, he became king at just 20 years old after his father Philip II’s death. Tutored by Aristotle, he combined intelligence with ambition. He conquered the Persian Empire, Egypt, and even reached India — creating one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Known for his strategic genius and fearless leadership, he once said, **“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid