It left the cities, tribes and peoples to continue with their traditional religions. Persian government was not intrusive into local practises, leaving religion, local government, dress etc to continue, and concentrated on providing security and promoting prosperity.
Indus River.
The Indus River.
He incorporated today's Pakistan and consolidated the system of provincial government by Persian governors (Satraps), leaving local government in place. He also established border security measures, and organised a system of moderate taxation to pay for security. He also encouraged the advancement of relative prosperity.
The kingdom was headed by a king and his council. Provinces (satrapies) were ruled by a Persian Satrap (governor) who was responsible for internal security, border security and collecting taxes. Within the provinces local government remained. A lingua franca (Aramaic) provided communcication across the empire and its many local languages. Security forces were local levies and ruling forces under command of the satraps and the king. A system of roads and ships provided intercommunication.
Iran. Do NOT confuse with IRAQ , which is an adjacent nation, with a common border with IRAN.
At its largest extent, the Persian Empire reached the river Indus (in present day Pakistan). This was not always the eastern border as the size of the empire varied. Save
Indus River.
The Indus River.
The Indus River.
The Persian Empire was established in Asia, North Africa and Eastern Europe. That makes three continents. Your other four continents were not involved.
The Indus River.
The eastern border of the Persian Empire was marked by the Hindu Kush Mountains, the deserts of Central Asia, and the Indus River. These geographic features served as natural barriers, making it difficult for invaders to enter the empire from the east.
No. Pakistan does not border the Persian Gulf.
The Greek city-states within the Persian Empire revolted in 499 BCE. This brought support from the Greek cities outside the empire, and an attempt by the Persians to restore peace.
Battle of the Persian Border happened in -551.
No. Syria is on the Mediterranean Sea, but does not border on the Persian Gulf.
Iran forms the northeast border of Persian Gulf