Throughout the illustrious reign of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), he encountered several triumphs and tragedies in his incredible rise to the top, encompassing a wide range of events, from the assassination of his father Philip II, to incredible military brutality towards conquered lands, to the unification of one of the biggest empires in history. Employing numerous foreign and domestic policies, Alexander was able to successfully establish a mighty empire, and cement his legacy as one of the greatest figures in world history.