He was an eminent leader because he had a great personality and respected others. An example of when he showed his greatness is when he and his army were returning from India. They had to overcome very difficult circumstances, such as crossing a desert with very limited supplies and having to walk around a mountain, which meant a sixty-day march. During these days, Alexander walked with his troops instead of riding his horse and did not drink water unless everyone else had enough. This shows that he cared about his troops more than himself, which would make the soldiers respect him and be loyal. Another way he showed his respect was when he invaded Egypt and when he went to the ancient city of Memphis where he made sacrifices to the Egyptian gods. This is a sign of greatness because he was able to realize that religion was a fundamental part of Egyptian society and making the offering made Egyptians trust and support