Question

Who controlled alexander's empire after his death

Answer 1

After his death, a series of civil wars tore his empire apart, resulting in the establishment of several states ruled by the Diadochi. Diadochi was Alexander's surviving generals and heirs.

Answer 2

Answer: The Diadochi (successors): Lysimachus, Cassander, Ptolemy I, Seleucos I.

Explanation: When Alexander died his Empire was divided among his four generals. They were known as Diadochi, which means "successors".

They were:

Lysimachus - who ruled Thrace and much of Asia Minor.

Cassander - took Macedonia and Greece.

Ptolemy I - controlled Egypt, Palestine, Cilicia, Petra and Cyprus.

Seleucos I- ruled the rest of Asia and founded the Seleucid Empire which was comprised of Mesopotamia, the Levant, Persia, and part of India.