Then it must have been a marvel to behold! I would gladly hear more about it if you're willing to share.
[His empire didn't last all that long. It was torn to pieces by his generals - who of all people should have known better - right after his death. Still the legend survived and of this legend Iskandar is even more proud. It influenced people and times distant from him even when it, as one political entity, ceased to exist. So the legend of an empire over which the sun does not set appeals to him naturally.]
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[His empire didn't last all that long. It was torn to pieces by his generals - who of all people should have known better - right after his death. Still the legend survived and of this legend Iskandar is even more proud. It influenced people and times distant from him even when it, as one political entity, ceased to exist. So the legend of an empire over which the sun does not set appeals to him naturally.]