6 Questions
When did Darius ascend to the Persian throne?
Around 522 BCE
Where were the Barry Stone Inscriptions discovered?
Mount Betty
What reforms did Darius introduce during his reign?
Division of the empire into provinces and appointment of governors called satraps
Who led a rebellion in Babylon during Darius' reign?
Nebuchadnezzar III
Where did Darius embark on a campaign to re-secure the Egyptian lands?
Egypt
Which river was Darius defeated near during his campaign in the Indus Valley?
Indus River
Study Notes
- Darius I, also known as Darius the Great, ascended to the Persian throne around 522 BCE after the death of Xerxes I.
- Darius spent over a year quelling rebellions throughout the empire after his ascension.
- The Barry Stone Inscriptions, discovered on Mount Betty, provide an account of Darius' quelling of rebellions during his first year on the throne.
- Darius was aided by a loyal group of nobles during his ascension, one of whom was later accused of intended rebellion and killed by Darius.
- Darius introduced reforms and advancements during his reign, including the division of the empire into provinces and the appointment of governors called satraps.
- Darius faced multiple rebellions during his reign, including one in Babylon led by Nebuchadnezzar III.
- Darius also faced a rebellion by the Scythians while he was dealing with the Babylonian revolt.
- Darius emb on a campaign to Egypt to re-secure the Egyptian lands, defeating a self-proclaimed Pharaoh named Petty Bastas.
- Darius then turned his attention towards the Indus Valley, passing through Afghanistan and Pakistan before being defeated in battle near the Indus River.
- Darius is remembered for his great construction projects, including the linking of the Nile to the Red Sea and the building of temples for various religions.
Test your knowledge of the reign and conquests of Darius the Great, the Persian emperor known for quelling rebellions, introducing reforms, and embarking on military campaigns to secure and expand the empire.
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