From whom did Alexander III of Macedon adopt the system of using carrier pigeons as messengers?

Question

From whom did Alexander III of Macedon adopt the system of using carrier pigeons as messengers?

1. A. Ancient Egyptians
2. B. Aristotle
3. C. Maurya Emperor Ashoka
4. D. Ancient Persians (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Ancient Persians

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Ancient Persians.

Key Points

• Alexander III of Macedon (Alexander the Great) adopted the use of carrier pigeons as military messengers from the ancient Persians, who had developed one of the earliest systematic pigeon postal systems.