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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
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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
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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