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Satraps had to use it for Darius's control
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King Darius I created the Royal Road and reorganized the Persian Empire into satrapies ruled by a satrap.
The Royal road was constructed to aid in communication throughout the Persian empire from Sardis to Susa.
Satraps had to use it for Darius's control
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2500 km or 1600 miles
The satrapies were linked by a 2,500-kilometer highway, the most impressive stretch being the Royal Road, built by command of Darius I. Royal inspectors, the "eyes and ears of the king", toured the empire and reported on local conditions.
The satrapies were linked by a 2,500-kilometer highway, the most impressive stretch being the Royal Road, built by command of Darius I. Royal inspectors, the "eyes and ears of the king", toured the empire and reported on local conditions.
He had his Persian provincial governors each build the section of the road within their province.
Darius I
In the fifth century BCE, the Persian king Darius I built the Royal Road to connect his massive empire.
King Darius I created the Royal Road and reorganized the Persian Empire into satrapies ruled by a satrap.
The Royal road was constructed to aid in communication throughout the Persian empire from Sardis to Susa.
He made the Royal Road which allowed quick communications and promoted trades.
The Royal Road or Achmaenid Road with its system of way stations and riders aided communication in Darius' empire. The road connected Susa with Persepolis and India.https://www.thoughtco.com/royal-road-of-the-achaemenids-172590