Darius the Great was the fourth king of the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over much of the ancient world from the sixth to the fourth century BCE. Darius was born around 550 BCE to Hystaspes, a member of the royal family, and Atossa, the daughter of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire. In this essay, we will explore Darius's life story, including his rise to power, military campaigns, administrative reforms, and legacy.
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