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    I've only got one, and I'd imagine most people know of it already:

    Peter the Great taxed men who had beards- Why? Because he wanted to "Europeanize" Russia, and this was a key step in his plan. (If only there was a smiley with a beard, :laughing: )

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    Quote Originally Posted by Farnan
    The first recorded invasion of India was by the Macedonians under Alexander III.

    Philip of Macedon built the Macedonian Army, his son Alexander mastered the use of it. Hamilcar built the Barca Army, his son Hannibal mastered the use of it. Gaius Marius formed the classical Roman Army, his nephew Julius Caesar mastered the use of it. Fredick Wilhelm I of Prussia built the Prussian Army, his son Fredrick die Grosse mastered the use of it.

    Both Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great died 6 months after their goals were accomplished.
    No, Darius I of Persia also invaded india and conquered the Punjab

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    Didn't the Arians first invade India/

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    that would be pre-history rather than history, wouldn't it?

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