When Alexander went on to conquer lands as far to the east as India, the Aegean became a crossroads for the long trading routes.
Control of the Aegean, and thus influence over several trading routes, added to his power.
mnli hypothesis: Control of the Aegean, and thus influence over several trading routes, added to his power. premise: When Alexander went on to conquer lands as far to the east as India, the Aegean became a crossroads for the long trading routes.