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Persian Empire
At different times, under different ruling families, there were several different Persian Empires. Usually, the term refers to the Achaemenid dynasty empire founded by Cyrus the Great (559BC - 530BC) which was eventually conquered by Alexander the Great. To rule such a large empire, new groundbreaking systems were set up which influenced all who came after.
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Was the Persian Empire driven out of the Indus River valley by Magadha?
There are several eras of Magadha - if you are asking about the Maurya Empire, it was established as far as the Indus valley by 322 BCE, by which time the Persian Empire had been taken over by Alexander the Great's Macedonian Empire which itself had already unravelled in the east by the time of his death in 323 BCE.
So no, the Persian Empire had ceased to exist by the time the Mauryan Empire took over the Indus. Alexander was fortunate his soldiers refused to go east into India as he would have run into the overwhelming power of the expanding Mauryans and been exterminated.
What continents did Alexander the Great's empire spread through?
Northeast Africa, eastern Europe, western and central Asia.
How do they celebrate Persian New Year?
Persian New Year goes on for thirteen days and starts on the first day of Spring. There are a lot of celebrations for Persian New Year. A few days before New Year, Persians light a big fire to jump over, saying: zardi e man as tou, sorkhe e tou as man, which means: I give my yellowness and illness to the fire, and in return the fire gives me it's light and energy and good things. This is to refresh your spirit and cleanse you for the New Year.
They also set out a table full of different things, including: 2 goldfish, vinegar, Hycenth and much, much more!
They also decorate eggs and then drop them in a river.
This is a time to spend with your family. Persians usually have lot's of family too! Adults often give the people and children that are younger than them money.
This is a great celebration!
What was the cause of foreign interest in Persia?
Persia adopted a cosmopolitan approach and developed culture and prosperity. The Greeks traveled there to look and profit.
This was added to by Persia's expansion westwards into the Greek world, taking over the Greek cities in Asia Minor which embroiled it in the endless Greek wars. Ultimately the richness of the Persian Empire attracted adventurers who attempted to take it over as a ready-made empire ripe for the picking.
Sparta's king Agesilaos was on the brink of success in Asia Minor when he was recalled to deal with troubles at home. Philip of Macedonia set up an expedition, but was assassinated before he could carry it through, and his son Alexander took over the project and successfully made the Persian Empire into an empire of his own.
What land or kingdoms were conquered or made part of the Persian Empire?
Libya, Egypt, the Middle East, Central Asia and today's Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Who controlled Asia Minor and part of the Persian Empire?
The Persian Empire did while it existed from 550-331 BCE.
How did Alexander the Great rule his empire?
He replaced most of the Persian provincial governors with Macedonian generals.
What was the capital of the Persian Empire?
First Susa, then Persepolis when it was built.
There were also capitals of the various satrapies (provinces) which had a satrap (governor) responsible for the province to the king.
Who was Alexander the Great and why did he love the Greek culture so much?
He was king of Macedonia, which was culturally backward. By adopting Greek culture and claiming descent from early Greek kings, he sought to aggrandise himself and to live a better lifestyle.
What factor helped Alexander expand his empire?
His persistence in running a 10 year military campaign to take over all the Persian Empire.
How did Alexander the Great conquer the Persian Empire?
He had the superior tactics like how he cut down the Persian chariots by letting them brake his ranks but then attacking them from all sides so one of the Persians best weapons was practically useless against him. His weapons were also way better like the balista (a giant mounted crossbow).
But the main victory was at gautama where he crushed a Persian army of 250000 with his small army of atound 7000. He couldn't go around his enemy and attack from the back since the Persian army was so big that if he wanted to go back it would take two days. so he moved his cavalry to the left. Then the Persians clumsily followed him and created a gap in between their army. Suddenly Allexander destroyed the Persian army from the back and then easily hacked down the rest. Although Darius III escaped, he was murdered by one of his generals.
How did the Greek influence continue to grow and spread after Alexander's death?
His generals divided Alexander's empire into kingdoms of their own. Although Macedonians themselves, they had adopted the superior Greek culture, and imposed it on the upper class in their kingdoms of Macedonia, Egypt, Syria and Pergamon.
There are almost four different amphoteric sculptures of animals Head existing in ruins of Persepolis,homa a bird name(iran air logo),lion,ram,taurus and as well as human. But why Taurus head is on the top of tallest columns?
To me appears that Column like a pointing finger is calling Eyes to look for Taurus,but not only on the top of column also toward the Sky directing to Taurus constellation which during Equinaxes,Earth revolving axses was pointing toward it.An astronomical dating for it's stablishment,regarding new year celebration in those days in Iran.
It means archeologs might find some other clues to revise Hisrorical Manuments stablishment some 1800 to 2000 years back from Dates given to us so far.
Ginen Date is 2500 for persepolis and 4000 for Egyption Piramids.
If above proposal gets trust poit,then Piramids become 6000 and persepolis becomes 4300 to 4500 years old.
Why did Alexander the Great want to expand the Greek culture?
He thought of it as civilising - Greeks considered their culture and system of city-states as superior.
