He divided the empire into 10 provinces each under a Persian governor, overseen by the king and his council, so stabilising it. His object as to maintain peace, security and prosperity. His main problem was an uprising by the Greek city-states in Asia Minor which he put down, but had to face the problem of Greek cities outside the empire interfering in their support, which embroiled Persia in a 50-year war with the Greek cities.
Xerxes mother was Atossa, Darius I of Persia wife and Cyrus the Greats' daughter.
Darius the Great.
King Darius of Persia.
Yes, he did
The King of Persia defeated by Alexander was Darius. After losing the battle of Gaugamela Darius was murdered by his own nobles.
Darius the Great's punitive expedition.
Darius the Great.
Many believe Darius the Great was the King of Persia who introduced and followed the teachings of Zoroaster (Zoroastrianism).
Darius I The Great.
Darius the Great.
Darius the Great.
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