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Persian Empire

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  • 550 BCE

    Persian Empire Founded

    Founded by Cyrus the Great in 550 B.C.E.
  • 546 BCE

    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.
  • 539 BCE

    Cyrus defeats Babylonian Empire

    Freed Jews that were held captive.
  • 530 BCE

    Cyrus dies in battle

  • 530 BCE

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

    Built Persian Navy and took control of Cyprus
  • 525 BCE

    Cambyses II invades Egypt.

    defeats pharoah at Memphis and Egyptian Empire part of Persian Empire.
  • 522 BCE

    Cambyses dies putting down revolt in his kingdom by government

  • 522 BCE

    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.
  • 330 BCE

    Persian Empire falls