The Massagetae tribes, however, in fear of Alexander, killed him and sent his head. He was Asia's first great leader of national resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Spitamenes Guerrilla Resistance in Sogdiana?
- The Sogdian lord Spitamenes, taking Saka and Massagetae contingents with him, mounted one raid after another on Alexander's garrisons; in one engagement he annihilated two Macedonian units.
- When did Spitamenes Guerrilla Resistance in Sogdiana happen?
- 329 BCE
- Where did Spitamenes Guerrilla Resistance in Sogdiana take place?
- Sogdiana (Semerkand)