Why Alexander The Great Ordered Assassination Of His General Parmenion?
Alexander the Great was one of the most successful conquerors in history. But even he made mistakes, and one of his biggest was the assassination of his most experienced general, Parmenion.
Parmenion had been with Alexander since the beginning of his campaign, and he was a key factor in his many victories. But after the conquest of Drangiana, Alexander was informed that Parmenion's son, Philotas, was involved in a conspiracy against his life.
Alexander ordered Philotas to be executed, but he wasn't done there. He also feared that Parmenion himself might be involved in the conspiracy, so he sent orders for his assassination without giving him an opportunity to defend himself.
The assassination of Parmenion was a major turning point in Alexander's career. It marked the beginning of a period of paranoia and distrust, and it ultimately led to his own downfall.
In this video, we explore the reasons behind Alexander's decision to assassinate Parmenion. We also look at the consequences of this act, and how it helped to shape Alexander's legacy.
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