It varied over the centuries and at different locations.
The exact number of Persian soldiers who died in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE is uncertain, but estimates suggest that around 6,000 to 7,000 Persian troops were killed during the conflict. The battle was a significant defeat for Persia, marking a pivotal moment in the Greco-Persian Wars. The smaller Athenian force, with approximately 10,000 soldiers, suffered around 192 fatalities.
King Darius I (the Great).
In ancient Persia, soldiers who were paid were known as "sparabara" or "immortals." The sparabara were part of the infantry, often equipped with shields and spears, while the Immortals were an elite unit of 10,000 soldiers who formed the backbone of the Persian military. These paid troops played a crucial role in maintaining the stability and expansion of the Persian Empire. Their compensation often included land, provisions, and other benefits, reflecting the importance of a well-supported military in Persian society.
Alexander's soldiers on horseback, cavalry, were a strong force. They crushed the local Persian forces, leading to the final downfall of the Persian Empire.
"The Immortals" ; named because the ranks were all always maintained at ten thousand .
The exact number of Persian soldiers who died in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE is uncertain, but estimates suggest that around 6,000 to 7,000 Persian troops were killed during the conflict. The battle was a significant defeat for Persia, marking a pivotal moment in the Greco-Persian Wars. The smaller Athenian force, with approximately 10,000 soldiers, suffered around 192 fatalities.
immortals
he took over 5,000
King Darius I (the Great).
On the ground wrapped in a cloak.
The soldiers where only loyal to Rome when paid
The soldiers where only loyal to Rome when paid
Persian Soldiers defeated the Troy's
The soldiers where only loyal to Rome when paid
Which golf war? There were 3 of them.
Xerxes
On the Greek side 8,000. On the Persian side, there were 180,000 in the area, but only a few thousand were engaged at any time.