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Figures like Alexander the Great, Mehmet II, and Ranjit Singh were known for accomplishing great conquests while they were still very young. How much of these accomplishments were a result of their own talents, and how much was due to other factors like luck/advisors/veteran generals?

by /u/huecohoyo in /r/AskHistorians

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