The famous military general known for his conquests in Asia Minor and parts of India is Alexander the Great. Born in 356 BC in Macedonia, he became king at the age of 20 and embarked on an ambitious campaign to expand his empire. Alexander's military genius led to a series of successful battles against formidable foes, including the Persian Empire. His conquests stretched from Greece through the Near East, and into the Indian subcontinent, significantly influencing the cultural and political landscape of the regions he conquered. His legacy endures in the Hellenistic culture that followed his empire's establishment.