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How did Alexander the Great end the mutiny at Opis?

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Alexander the Great Alexander the Great, detail from Alexander and Porus, painting by Charles Le Brun, 17th century; in the Louvre, Paris, France.

At Opis in 324 BCE, the mutiny occurred after Alexander the Great announced his decision to send home Macedonian veterans under the command of Craterus. The soldiers interpreted this as a move to transfer the seat of power to Asia and feared for their own privileged status due to Alexander's policy of incorporating Persians into the army and administration.1

Alexander ended the mutiny by dismissing his entire army and enrolling Persians in their place. Faced with this decisive action, the opposition among the Macedonians broke down. The crisis was resolved following an emotional scene of reconciliation and a massive banquet held for 9,000 guests to celebrate the partnership between Macedonians and Persians. Ultimately, 10,000 veterans were sent back to Macedonia with gifts, successfully surmounting the conflict.1