The demise of the Seleucid Empire unfolds as a consequence of the intricate power struggles following Alexander the Great's death. After Alexander's demise in 323 BC‚ his vast empire‚ extending from the Adriatic Sea to the Indus River‚ faced internal strife. With no clear heir‚ the ensuing Diadochi period witnessed rival generals vying for control‚ and among them‚ Seleucus‚ a cavalry commander‚ emerged as a key player. Seleucus' journey to power involved strategic alliances‚ marriages to consolidate cultures‚ and territorial expansion. In 307 BC‚ he founded the Seleucid capital‚ Seleucia‚ initiating the Seleucid Empire. Facing challenges from rival generals and external conflicts‚ Seleucus navigated the complex geopolitical landscape. Notable was the Babylonian Wars and a significant campaign against the Mauryan Empire in present-day Afghanistan and India. Read moreSection: NewsVideosHistoryRead Later