Darius I (Old Persian: 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 Dārayavaʰuš; c. 550 – 486 BCE), commonly known as Darius the Great, was the third King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, reigning from 522 BCE until his death …

Dec 15, 2025 · Darius I, king of Persia in 522–486 BC, one of the greatest rulers of the Achaemenid dynasty, who was noted for his administrative genius and for his building projects.

Apr 10, 2017 · His reign lasted 36 years, from 522 to 486 BCE; during this time the Persian Empire reached its peak. Darius led military campaigns in Europe, Greece, and even in the Indus valley, …

Dec 11, 2024 · Darius I (c. 550–486 BCE), also known as Darius the Great, was one of the most influential rulers of the Achaemenid Empire. His reign, from 522 to 486 BCE, marked the height of …

Darius I, also known as Darius the Great, stands as a pivotal figure in ancient history, renowned for his transformative reign over the Persian Empire from 522 to 486 BCE.

Mar 4, 2025 · Darius I, also known as Darius the Great, was a transformative figure in the history of the Achaemenid Empire. His rise to power, consolidation of the empire, military conquests, and …

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Darius, a distant cousin of Cambyses, at once set out to gain the throne for himself. With some helpers he slew the Smerdis/Gaumâta or false Bardiya in September, 522 BCE, and assumed the kingship. …

Nov 10, 2025 · Darius, who reigned from 522 to 486, consolidated and extended the Persian empire. From his capital, far inland at Susa, the royal roads led to about 20 provinces, called satrapies, which …

Darius commands that those who had conspired against Daniel should be thrown to the lions in his place, along with their wives and children. [4] The final appearance of Darius is in Daniel 9, which …