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Darius III ( Old Persian: 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 Dārayavaʰuš; Greek: Δαρεῖος Dareios; c. 380 – 330 BC) was the last Achaemenid King of Kings of Persia, reigning from 336 BC to his death in 330 BC. Contrary to his predecessor Artaxerxes IV Arses, Darius was a distant member of the Achaemenid dynasty.
Darius III was the last king (reigned 336–330 bc) of the Achaemenid dynasty. Darius belonged to a collateral branch of the royal family and was placed on the throne by the eunuch Bagoas, who had poisoned the two previous kings, Artaxerxes III and Arses.
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Learn how Alexander the Great defeated the Persian King of Kings, Darius III, in a decisive battle in 331 BC that secured his control of Asia. Explore the historical sources, the strategic and tactical aspects, and the consequences of the clash of empires.
Learn about the life and reign of Darius III, the last ruler of the Achaemenid dynasty, who faced the invasion of Alexander the Great. Discover his rise to power, his vast kingdom, his battles, his death, and his legacy.
May 23, 2018 · Darius III (c. 380–330 bc) was the last king of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, defeated by Alexander the Great. Learn about his rise to power, his wars with Alexander, and his death in Bactria.
Overview. Darius III. (c. 380—330 bc) Quick Reference. Acceded to the throne of Persia after the assassination of Artaxerxēs IV (336 bc). Since antiquity he has been judged negatively—a distortion of a complex reality.
May 9, 2012 · A comprehensive article on the third Achaemenid king of kings, who ruled from 522 to 486 B.C.E. It covers his genealogy, accession, rebellions, inscriptions, monuments, and legacy.
