Conquest of the Mallian People After the Mutiny
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Conquest of the Mallian People
After the Mutiny at the River Beas • See map in Paul Artus p. 68 • Alexander’s fleet of 800 ships travelled down the river Indus • Nearchus (Alexander’s boyhood friend, and historian) was made admiral of the fleet • Hephaiston (on the east bank of the river Indus) & Craterus (on west bank of river) travelled by land with the armies • They were to attack all opposition along the river banks • On the day of departure, Alexander offered sacrifices to a number of gods & poured libations. What does this act show about Alexander? What other examples of this attitude have you seen in his story so far?
The Mallian people (325 BC) • The army arrived at Malli territory • It was Alexander’s last great campaign • He took over many towns and brutally killed the Mallian people • These battles highlight Alexander’s brutality and ruthlessness Read the outline of the battle on p. 68 “The Mallian Town” in Paul Artus and summarise this for your notes
Alexander almost dead • There were rumours circulating that Alexander was almost dead from the battle. • According to Arrian, the effect on the morale of the soldiers was dramatic. People rushed to touch him & bless him as he was being brought ashore. They were relieved that he had survived. • Alexander’s actions in battle meant that they captured one of the greatest strongholds of the Mallians. • The Mutiny at B____ was forgotten by both Alexander & troops. This event shows the power of Alexander’s personality and leadership
Summary: • Alexander was a military genius. This is reflected by his success. He conquered all the lands from Asia Minor to the Indus River. During this time he fought and defeated the world’s most powerful armies. • This was due to his leadership skills and military expertise. • Homework in Your workbook: Read ‘Returning to the West’ Complete Hamilton worksheet ‘Malli’
Gedrosian Desert, 325 BC • At the mouth of the Indus River Alexander offered sacrifice to various gods. • He divided his army. He lead the majority of the army along the coast to explore the coast line • Nearchus would take the remainder by boat • Match the words and the reasons on the following slide
Links • gedrosia desert. gwb (interactive whiteboard) • gedrosia desert for e class. doc (word)
Homework • Workbooks: • Read mindmap ‘ the journey through Gedrosia’ • Read ‘Returning to the west’ • Hamilton worksheet ‘ the Gedrosian desert’ • Read mindmap ‘the journey through Gedrosia was marked by great suffering’
