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What did Darius the 3rd do?
Darius was subsequently installed on the throne and soon forced Bagoas to drink his poison after discovering that the eunuch had planned to poison him as well….Darius III.
| Darius III ππ πΌπΉπΊπ’π | |
|---|---|
| Successor | Alexander the Great |
| Born | c. 380 BC |
| Died | July 330 BC (aged approximately 50) Parthia |
| Burial | Persepolis |
What happened to Darius III?
On Oct. 1, 331, he was decisively defeated, and, as at Issus, he turned his chariot and fled, although his subordinates fought on. He escaped to Ecbatana, and then, on the approach of Alexander, he retired toward Bactria but was deposed and killed by the Bactrian satrap Bessus.
Why was Persia easier to conquer under Darius III?
Darius and his generals chose a battle site near the town of Gaugamela. It was a wide, flat valley that, unlike Issus, would allow the Persians to take full advantage of their lopsided numbers, an estimated 250,000 Persian troops facing off against Alexander’s 50,000.
Was Darius a good king?
Darius was considered an excellent leader and brilliant administrator who strengthened Persia by letting those he conquered live on in peace. Darius I (548-486 BC) assumed the throne of Persia at age 28.
Who was Xerxes father?
Darius the GreatXerxes I / Father
Why did Persia lose to Alexander?
According to legend, Alexander killed Darius’ chariot driver and almost captured the Persian king before he fled once again on horseback. Days later, with Alexander’s cavalry in hot pursuit, Darius was killed by his own cousin, who delivered the fallen king’s head to Alexander as a tribute.
Who was the best conqueror?
Genghis Khan was by far the greatest conqueror the world has ever known, whose empire stretched from the Pacific Ocean to central Europe, including all of China, the Middle East and Russia.
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