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Cassander also tragically dies due to illness. In truth even though we don't know for sure how Alexander died, in this alternate history Alexander the Great learned that Cassander was planning to murder him and Cassander end was called an illness. And in this alternate history it was a plot with only Cassander on it.

Alexander is to live naturally another 20 years. However even though he won't perish from disease for about 20 years, he can still die in battle. His son survives and reaches adulthood while Alexander is alive.

Can he consolidate his empire? I think not on the long run because nobody in Alexander's place could but in the short run maybe this more cohesive empire makes some significant military gains not only in his own lifetime but with his successor. The whole empire might last a couple decades instead of a few years. Or not. If his successor manages to dominate the other generals (with some backing from some generals and of course most of the soldiers faithful to him) that might help in that regard.

What would be his next target, and will he turn west?
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