Upon Alexander the Great's conquest of Asia Minor, and his arrival at the border of Caria in 334 BC, Ada offered to adopt and pronounce Alexander as her rightful heir if he would take back the city and reinstate her.
Upon Alexander the Great's conquest of Asia Minor, and his arrival at the border of Caria, he found that the Queen had a generous offer. The monarch offered to adopt and pronounce Alexander as her rightful heir if he would take back the great city and reinstate her.