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Darius the Great was king 522-484 BCE.

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What year did the Persian Empire end?

There is not just one Persian Empire. There are several. If you are specifically referring to the Persian Empire of Cyrus the Great, Darius, and Xerxes, that empire was overrun by Alexander the Great between 334-324 B.C.E.


What does the name Darius come from?

(DARE-ee-us). The name Darius originally comes from the Persian Greeks. Meaning possessions well; upholder of the good; rich and famous. Naturally of a King. King Darius of Babylon, fifth century B.C. Mainly named for a boy. The name was most popular in the year 1991. The name is Persian. ;) - Darius Martin (Lloyd-D) Pompano Beach, FL


Who was Alexander and how did he conquer his empire?

Alexander was king of Macedonia. He invaded the Persian Empire and in a 10 year campaign took it over for himself.


In what year did the Persian empire start?

The Persian empire was established by Cyrus the Great in 6th century BC


When did alex the great invade the Persian Empire?

Alexander the Great invaded and conquered the Persian Empire in the year 334BC


Who was the general who alexander to to accept the persian emperors peace treaty?

A gibberish question, however Alexander did not accept any Persian king's peace proposal, he continued on relentlessly until he had taken over the entire Persian Empire; the Persian king was assassinated by some of his generals midway through the 10-year conquest.


What year did the Persian Empire rise?

From 550 BCE.


What year did the Persian empire begin?

550 b.C.


What is the name of the Persian Empire new year?

Nowruz.


Who were the participants of the Persian war?

Darius I --- King of Persian Empire during First Persian War, 490 BC. Xerxes --- King of Persian Empire during Second Persian War, 480-479 BC. Mardonius --- Persian general in both Persian Wars. Datis and Artaphernes --- Persian generals at Battle of Marathon. Miltiades --- Athenian general at Battle of Marathon. Leonidas --- Spartan general at Battle of Thermopylae. Themistocles --- Athenian admiral at Battle of Salamis. Pausanias --- Spartan general at Battle of Plataea.


What two things did Darius do to improve the Persian Empire?

He brought stability, established internal security and external security against attack, introduced Aramaic as a common language, and promoted agriculture and trade to improve prosperity. The empire was governed through 20 provincial governors to promote these advances.


What year did the Persian Empire form?

it began with the amalgamation of Persia and Media. The usual date accepted in 550 BCE under King Cyrus the Great.