They were the governors responsible to the king's central government for maintaining peace, internal and external security, prosperity and tax collection within their province.
Satraps
Into Satraps .
The King and his network of Satraps (provincial governors).
The provincial Governors called Satraps, and his central councillors.
One of the nobles of the Persian tribe. There were 20 provinces (satrapies) and 20 governors (satraps)
Satraps
Into Satraps .
Satraps.
The King and his network of Satraps (provincial governors).
The provincial Governors called Satraps, and his central councillors.
Darius the Great.
One of the nobles of the Persian tribe. There were 20 provinces (satrapies) and 20 governors (satraps)
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By leaving local government in place, overseen by Persian provincial governors (Satraps) with central control by the king and his council.
There were 20 Satraps (provincial governors responsible to the king and his council).
satraps, or governors.
Satraps were provincial governors in the ancient Persian Empire, responsible for overseeing a specific region, known as a satrapy. They were appointed by the king and had significant authority, including tax collection, maintaining order, and enforcing royal decrees. Satraps played a crucial role in the administration and control of the vast empire, often managing local affairs while ensuring loyalty to the central government. Their positions were vital for maintaining the stability and efficiency of the Persian state.