Which marriage policy did Alexander use to promote unity within his empire?
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Correct answer: Promoting intermarriage between Macedonians and Persians
At the Susa weddings in 324 BCE, Alexander orchestrated mass marriages between his Macedonian officers and Persian noblewomen, including his own marriage to Stateira II. This policy of fusion aimed to integrate the two ruling classes and strengthen the cohesion of his empire.
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