1. Darius had offered Alexander 30,000 talents and one of his daughters in marriage, but determined to take over Asia, Alexander declined.
2. Darius had built special chariots hoping to slice up Alexander's  troops, but Alexander was ready, and the chariots proved to be futile.
3. Bessus and another noble killed Darius endng the long hunt for Alexander.

 

 
       After a few battles later and Darius sending Alexander three letters to Alexander pleading for peace and his family back (he had left them back at Issus with Alexander) and offering him 30,000 talents in the process which would be about $54,000,000 in American money plus other things and Alexander declining, Alexander went after Darius again. Darius had made a lot of adjustments to his troops and his war plan.  He built special chariots that had scythes on their wheels and large spears that connected to a pole in the front. After a few more adjustments Darius waited. The Persians picked the battle to be at Gaugamela and they were prepared to fight. When the battle started which was October 1, 331 B.C., both sides were cautious. Darius had set out his scythed chariots, but Alexander was prepared for it. The chariots that Darius thought would slice the Macedonians, went out of control and a lot turned over. After awhile Alexander charged after Darius. Terrified just like in the Battle of Issus, Darius turned his charriot around and fled for safety with the Persian right wing following him. It was just like the Battle of Issus. Alexander was as determined as ever and decided to continue his pursuit of Darius even though he was frustrated. He was to close to his goal to give up now. The Persian king was now near Hecatompylos and was confronted by two nobles one which was called Bessus that told him he should give up to Alexander. When Darius refused, they put him in chains and put him in a wagon as a hostage to offer to Alexander as a last resort. When they heard Alexander was coming near them, they were terrified and killed Darius. Alexander saw Darius, threw his cloak over him, and sent him to Persepolis for a funeral. The long hunt was finally over.