Why did Alexander adopt Persian dress and court customs later in his reign?
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Correct answer: To appease Persian elites and legitimize his rule over them
By wearing the Persian diadem and kandys robe, and adopting Persian court ceremonials such as proskynesis (prostration), Alexander presented himself as the rightful successor to the Achaemenid kings. This helped legitimize his authority to Persian nobles and satraps, though it caused friction with his Macedonian officers who viewed the customs as degrading.
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