Intentions to write Macedonian Empire Timeline-Would Like Ideas

I intend to write a Macedonian Empire timeline in which Alexander the Great reigns for forty years instead of the thirteen in real-history. During his longer reign, in 321 BC, he is officially proclaimed Emperor of Macedonia and begins a series of programs meant to strengthen his new Macedonian Empire, which stretches from Greece to Western India. He is successful, and his son, Archimdeus, becomes a succesfull ruler as well. But I need more ideas. Please help.
 
The problem is he will have to rule from Persia because of its location. That just makes his empire an extension of the Achaemenid Empire. I can imagine him having to deal with revolts among the greek city states that he had subjugated at the beginning of his career.

Basically, little changed other than the lineage of the rulers.
 
The problem is he will have to rule from Persia because of its location. That just makes his empire an extension of the Achaemenid Empire. I can imagine him having to deal with revolts among the greek city states that he had subjugated at the beginning of his career.

Basically, little changed other than the lineage of the rulers.

But in my story, it's called the Macedonian Empire, and he is officially Emperor. How about he builds a new capital city in Persia, and he deals with Greek revolts and crushes them.
 
But in my story, it's called the Macedonian Empire, and he is officially Emperor. How about he builds a new capital city in Persia, and he deals with Greek revolts and crushes them.
Of course he would call it the Macedonian Empire and obviously he would the Emperor, but really all he is doing is rebranding the Achaemenid Persian Empire which he conquered. I can definately see him building a new capital city in Persia considering his men burnt Persepolis to the ground. Greek Revolts can be tough to deal with, as the Persians found out over a century prior. Unfortunately, focusing on wars with the city states would drain his treasury and foment rebellion in other areas of his empire, the same thing that led to the downfall of the Achaemenids.
 

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The problem is he will have to rule from Persia because of its location. That just makes his empire an extension of the Achaemenid Empire. I can imagine him having to deal with revolts among the greek city states that he had subjugated at the beginning of his career.

Basically, little changed other than the lineage of the rulers.

Maybe later history remembers the Persian empire during this period under a name like "Macedonid" or something like it? It still bears the name but as a dynastic identifier. For the rest I have few ideas; there will necessarily be Sassanid, Parthian, etc invasions involved, especially the longer it lasts; couple this with revolts as the outer "Satraps" become restless and Ptolemy in Egypt, Antipater in Greece, Antigonos in Asia might well try to make off with their bit of lands anyway; Seleucos is the one who is going to be the most closely watched unless he's sent to the borders and tries to carve out Bactria anyway...
 
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Maybe later history remembers the Persian empire during this period under a name like "Macedonid" or something like it? It still bears the name but as a dynastic identifier.

No. The Persian Empire is completely replaced by the Macedonian Empire, which lasts for a long time.
 
Maybe later history remembers the Persian empire during this period under a name like "Macedonid" or something like it? It still bears the name but as a dynastic identifier.
If Alexander can get his dynasty of the ground, I can see future historians distinguishing between the Achaemenid and "Macedonid" Empires. My point is that Alexander's Empire will function internal just like the Achaemenid Empire; Persian Satraps are just replaced with Greek Governors and some more things are renamed. And like I pointed out earlier, the capital probably moves to another city (which I will refer to as "Alexandria" because what else would he name it?).
 
If Alexander can get his dynasty of the ground, I can see future historians distinguishing between the Achaemenid and "Macedonid" Empires. My point is that Alexander's Empire will function internal just like the Achaemenid Empire; Persian Satraps are just replaced with Greek Governors and some more things are renamed. And like I pointed out earlier, the capital probably moves to another city (which I will refer to as "Alexandria" because what else would he name it?).

I said it's the Macedonian Empire, not the Macedonid Empire. Also, the empire will have a different administration, with the Macedonian Emperor wielding absolute power, of course.
 
I said it's the Macedonian Empire, not the Macedonid Empire. Also, the empire will have a different administration, with the Macedonian Emperor wielding absolute power, of course.
Ok then, Macedonian.

Absolute power is pretty much impossible with a land empire this large. Of course, the state could be centralized, but responsibilities must delegated somehow. The Achaemenids used their Satraps and if the Macedonians want to last longer than one ruler they will use the same system (though I suggest using the ancient greek word for province or division, whatever that may be). Another thing to keep in mind was the Achaemenids system of using spies to keep the regional governors in check and keeping them from creating their own states in the corners of the empire. Like I said before, if Alexander is smart, he will keep the administrative traditions of the Achaemenid Persians.
 
Ok then, Macedonian.

Absolute power is pretty much impossible with a land empire this large. Of course, the state could be centralized, but responsibilities must delegated somehow. The Achaemenids used their Satraps and if the Macedonians want to last longer than one ruler they will use the same system (though I suggest using the ancient greek word for province or division, whatever that may be). Another thing to keep in mind was the Achaemenids system of using spies to keep the regional governors in check and keeping them from creating their own states in the corners of the empire. Like I said before, if Alexander is smart, he will keep the administrative traditions of the Achaemenid Persians.

Ok then. Can you give me a idea of a good timeline, incoporating my ideas?
 
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This might be a dumb idea or super ASB but eventually if Alexander get's his empire of the ground he is going to have to create a senate or something just so if their is an idiot emperor and trust me it will come he or she does not put the empire at it's downfall. Just saying
 
Ok then. Can you give me a idea of a good timeline, incoporating my ideas?
Your ideas are that 1. He lives longer and 2. He sets up a strong empire.

1. His generals don't kill him. Just don't let him march his troops through the desert on the way back and they won't mutiny.

2. Like I have said, keep the Achaemenid structure.
 
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This might be a dumb idea or super ASB but eventually if Alexander get's his empire of the ground he is going to have to create a senate or something just so if their is an idiot emperor and trust me it will come he or she does not put the empire at it's downfall. Just saying
He doesn't have to. Plenty of empires have lasted for centuries without any legislative branch. In fact, not a single ancient empire had a senate. What would the senate be for and why would Alexander, a man from the hereditary state of Macedon, create one?
 
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