Collapse of Persia

 

Military defeat by Alexander

      Victory from the Gods

 

Failure of the king

 

The loss of treasure

      Darius decreases wealth to hire mercenaries

      Alexander increases wealth to hire mercenaries

 

Loss of the support of the masses

      Rebellion against Persia

 

Disloyalty of Satraps

      Collaborationist Satraps

      Independent Satraps

      Bessus as rival to the throne