The son of a satrap (governor) of Parthia, Darius I (550 - 486 BC) forcibly took the throne of Persia upon the death of Cambyses II in 522 BC. An administrative genius, during his reign Darius reorganized the sprawling Persian empire, greatly increasing its wealth and power. He also implemented many great construction works across Persia.

- from Civilopedia

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