The Empire Of The Persian Empire - 1051 Words

There are certain events that are significant enough to create a chain of events that end up resulting in a huge change. The leader of the Persian realm named Cyrus was able to gain much territory after a ruler from Lydia named Croesus attempted to provoke Cyrus. Winter was approaching and Croesus was expecting Cyrus to retreat while he retreating back to his capital at Sardis. After, Cyrus was able to invade and take Sardis successfully. This victory over Lydia was significant in aiding the development and expansion of the Persian empire. There were important social, economic, and cultural implications due to the organization of classical Persian empire territories. There was a rise and fall of the Persian empire, an imperial society†¦show more content†¦Cyrus was mortally wounded, which resulted in him unable to get to Egypt. Egypt at that time was the largest and wealthiest state outside his control. Even though Cyrus did not live, his son Cambyses gained control of Egypt while obtaining its wealth. Darius ruled after Cambyses and was one of the greatest Achaemenids. Darius centralized his administration and built a capital with much magnificence at Persepolis. Later, Persepolis served as the nerve center of the Persian Empire. Darius divided his territory into twenty-three administrative and taxation districts or satrapies. The political stability of The Persian society made it possible for public projects. They were able to increase agricultural production by constructing underground canals or qanat. The Achaemenids had a difficult time with the Greeks. Alexander of Macedon conquered Persia with his military force having sophisticated tactics. After the Achaemenids, came the Seleucids, the Parthians, and the Sasanids. The Seleucids founded new cities that later would stimulated trade and economic development. The Parthians were lords of an empire in Iran. The Parthians did not have a centralized government; however, they did have a federation of leaders in councils. The Parthians revolted against the Seleucid overlord. The Parthians greatest conqueror named Mithradates I came to throne and transformed his state to an empire. The Parthians described themselves as enemies of the Seleucids. The Sasanids were from