THE GROWTH AND DEMISE OF THE ACHAEMENID EMPIRE

From its humble beginnings in Persia, the Achaemenid Empire rose to become a colossal power, stretching from the shores of the Aegean Sea to the core of India. Under ambitious kings like Cyrus the Great and Darius I, it expanded, incorporating diverse cultures and religions within its vast dominion. The Achaemenids built a sophisticated infrastruct