Ancient India - The Macedonian king Alexander launched a campaign in present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan
Time: 7th Century BC
Place: Afghanistan and Pakistan
Details: After conquering the Achaemenid Empire of Persia, the Macedonian king Alexander launched a campaign in present-day Afghanistan and Pakistan, part of which formed the easternmost territories of the Achaemenid Empire following the Achaemenid conquest of the Indus Valley (late 6th century BC).