Darius
It was founded by Cyrus the Great and reached its peak under Darius the Great. However it was not the largest ever known - compare it with the Spanish Empire, the British Empire and the Russian Empire.
The Persian Empire, under Darius I, achieved remarkable territorial expansion and administrative organization, but it never regained that height due to a combination of internal strife, succession crises, and external pressures. Following Darius's reign, the empire faced challenges such as revolts in provinces, economic difficulties, and the rise of powerful enemies like Greece and later Alexander the Great. Additionally, the empire's vast size made it difficult to govern effectively, leading to fragmentation and weakening of central authority. These factors collectively contributed to the decline of the Persian Empire's power and influence.
The Aztecs had the largest city among the three civilizations, with Tenochtitlán being the most significant urban center. At its peak in the early 16th century, it was one of the largest cities in the world, boasting a population of around 200,000. In comparison, the Maya and Inca civilizations had large cities as well, such as Tikal and Cusco, but none reached the scale of Tenochtitlán.
Answer 1None, because the Mongol Empire was not the largest in the world.The Mongol Empire was the second largest in the world, with a total land area of 24 million km2.The largest empire in the world was the British Empire, with a total land area of 33.7 million km2.Either way, the leader of the Mongol Empire was Genghis Khan.Answer 2While the British Empire was the largest in the history of the world, the Mongols for a short time controlled the largest contiguous land empire in world history. While Genghis Khan founded the empire, it reached its largest united extant under his grandson, Ogedei, who invaded Western Russia. After Ogedei's death the empire fragmented into several different Khanates.
This war was faught by the Greeks against the Persian Army because they wanted to conquer Athens and all of Greece. The war a Marathon was under the leadership of General Miltiades, who resisted and won the battle over the Persians. It is 26 miles from Marathon to Athens and thus the beginnings of the real marathons we enjoy today created by the one man who reached Athens stating that the Persian fllet was coming and they fought them back into the sea. Panayiotis Koukoumelis +++
At its largest extent, the Persian Empire reached the river Indus (in present day Pakistan). This was not always the eastern border as the size of the empire varied. Save
It was founded by Cyrus the Great and reached its peak under Darius the Great. However it was not the largest ever known - compare it with the Spanish Empire, the British Empire and the Russian Empire.
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The Roman Empire reached its largest extent in 166 AD under emperorTrajan.
No. It was under Trajan that the empire reached its largest size.
Mongolia
The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) primarily encompassed modern-day China, extending from the northeastern region near Manchuria down to the southern provinces, including parts of present-day Vietnam. Its western boundaries included the Tibetan Plateau and parts of Xinjiang, while the eastern coast faced the Pacific Ocean. The dynasty's influence also reached into Mongolia and Korea in the north, reflecting its significant territorial control during its height. Overall, the Ming Dynasty marked a period of stability and cultural flourishing within these expansive boundaries.
An army, a fleet and the ambition to rule Asia (he thought the world reached only as far as India).
Australia's largest city by population is Sydney. In March 2010, the population reached 4.5 million.
The 2nd Persian Empire, under the control of the The Sassanids.