Persian Empire

By ekatz
  • Persian Empire founded
    550

    Persian Empire founded

    Founded by Cyrus the Great in 550 B.C.E.
  • Croseus ( king of greek colony, Lidia) invades Persia. Cyrus defeats him and takes Lidia
    554

    Croseus ( king of greek colony, Lidia) invades Persia. Cyrus defeats him and takes Lidia

    Athens and Eretreria ( city-states) come to aid of Lidia.
    Leads to Persian wars.
  • Cyrus defeats Babylonian Empire.
    561

    Cyrus defeats Babylonian Empire.

    Freed Jews that were held captive.
  • Cyrus dies in battle
    570

    Cyrus dies in battle

  • Cambyses II (Cyrus' son) becomes ruler of Persian Empire.
    571

    Cambyses II (Cyrus' son) becomes ruler of Persian Empire.

    Built Persian Navy and took control of Cyprus
  • Cambyses II invades Egypt.
    575

    Cambyses II invades Egypt.

    defeats pharoah at Memphis and Egyptian Empire part of Persian Empire.
  • Persian Empire largest empire in the world.
    Mar 1, 610

    Persian Empire largest empire in the world.

  • Cambyses dies putting down revolt in his kingdom by government

    Cambyses dies putting down revolt in his kingdom by government

  • Darius I becomes king

    Darius I becomes king

    He was 1 of 7 Persian nobles who killed the leaders of rebellion.
    He spent an entire year deafeting rebellion and establishing his rule.

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