Hellenistic Age 323 BC–146 BC
Alexander's generals divide his empire; Rome rises in Italy and defeats Carthage.
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Timeline
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 323 BC | Alexander dies in Babylon | |
| 321 BC | Chandragupta founds the Maurya Empire | Patna |
| 264 BC | The First Punic War begins | Carthage |
| 261 BC | Ashoka conquers Kalinga | Battle of Kalinga War |
| 260 BC | Battle of Changping | Battle of Changping |
| 221 BC | Qin unifies China | Xi'an |
| 216 BC | Battle of Cannae | Battle of Cannae |
| 202 BC | Battle of Zama | Battle of Zama |
Battles and sites
- Battle of Kalinga War · 261 BC
- Battle of Changping · 260 BC
- Battle of Cannae · 216 BC
- Battle of Zama · 202 BC