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Essay on Darius I and the Persian Empire
Arrogant, powerful, wise, heroic, conqueror, and a superior leader are a few words that describe Darius’s I rein and the life that he lived. Darius I is one of the greatest leaders of any nation to ever live. Darius was always well dressed; he was clearly distinguishable from others by his gold scepter, long square beard, fancy jewelry, and a high flat-topped tiara. He wore robes of purple embroidered in gold, fine crimson trousers, and boots. He sat underneath a purple canopy all people were to fall or bow to the great king. His great authority was reflected in his title: Great King, King of Kings, or King of Persia. His conquests are magical his reign is superior.
His ability to consolidate power over his great empire is amazing in its self. He ruled for a thirty-six year period providing his empire with a new form of state organization. From the military down to small provinces and courts Darius had left his mark on Persia. His vast accomplishments helped Persia for many years to come. If it weren’t for Alexander the Great, Darius I would be a man everyone knows. His great undertakings should not go unnoticed for he propelled Persia into an even greater empire .
The Persian Empire, started in 539 B.C., stretched from the Indus River all the way to Egypt. They are considered a model for the future empires because of their justice, simple religion, and roads. Unlike some of the pharaohs in Egypt, who collected any amount of tax, anytime they wanted to, the Persian rulers collected the taxes fairly. Fairly means no sudden increasing in tax amounts and no sky-high tax amounts. Even though the Persian kings had the same power as a pharaoh, they did not abuse their power by being unfair in administrating justices......
