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It was divided into 20 provinces (satrapies); which had many tribes, cities and princelings who retained their own usual form of government but were responsible to their provincial governor (satrap). The Satraps were overseen by the king and his council.

The satraps were responsible for internal and external security, promoting development and prosperity, and ensuring the various sub-groups collected and paid taxes, of which part was remit to the Persian king.

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