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Cyrus the Great 590 BC or 576 — August 530 BC), also known as Cyrus II of Persia and Cyrus the Elder, was the founder of the Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty. As leader of the Persian people in Anshan, he conquered the Medes and unified the two separate Iranian kingdoms; as the king of Persia, he reigned over the new empire from 550 BC until his death. The empire expanded under his rule, eventually conquering most of Southwest Asia and much of Central Asia, from Egypt and the Hellespont in the west to the Indus River in the east, to create the largest state the world had yet seen. During his twenty-nine year reign, Cyrus fought against some of the greatest states of its time, including the Median Empire, the Lydian Empire, and the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Cyrus did not venture into Egypt, as he himself died in battle, fighting the Massagetae along the Syr Darya in August 530 BC. [5] He was succeeded by his son, Cambyses II, who managed to conquer Egypt during his short rule. Beyond his nation, Cyrus left a lasting legacy on religion, politics, and military strategy, as well as on both Eastern and Western civilization. (Answer courtesy of Wikipedia and not R Harrison)
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What is the period of Iranian history associated with the rule of Cyrus the Great known as?
The period of Iranian history associated with the rule of Cyrus the Great is known as the Achaemenid period.
Did Cyrus rule during Ionian Revolt?
No. Xerxes I.
When did Cyrus the Great rule Persia?
Cyrus the Great ruled from about 560 or 559 BCE until 530BCE.
What methods did Cyrus the Great use to rule?
by being a king. this website is not safe.......
What are two characteristics that Alexander and Cyrus both had?
An obsessive urge to conquer and rule.
Did Cyrus the greats treatment of conquered people helped him successfully rule the empire?
yes
Who ruled mesopatamia first?
Cyrus the ruler that led swift and deadly attacks was the first to rule the Mesopotamian Empire then Darius his son took over when Cyrus died.
How did Cyrus help conquer people and rule them?
By brainwashing them with old fashion country mashed potatoes
How did Cyrus rule the Persian Empire?
Through Persian provincial governors supervising local governments.
Why was cyrus able to create and rule the largest empire the world has ever seen?
Because he was a great emeperor
What was the rule the rule of Cyrus like?
There is two Cyruses in the history, so i just tell you about the most famous (Cyrus the Great of Persia) He though much about human rights, and the peoples of occupied cities / lands was allowed to keep their religion untouched. For example the Babylonians called him "the liberator"
Why did Jews look to their religion for leadership during Cyrus rule?
Jews consistently looked to their religion in that period (before, during, and after Cyrus). There was no special change in Jewish outlook that occurred under Cyrus the Great. What was notable about Cyrus' Rule was that he openly permitted the Jews to rebuild their Temple and practice their religion openly. This sudden political change became manifest in the rebuilding of Israel during that period.
