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Darius

Persian king defeated by Alexander, whose kingdom remained stable after conquest.

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Also known as Darius

First appearance: IV: Why the Kingdom of Darius, Conquered by Alexander, Did Not Rebel Against the Successors of Alexander at His Death

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In IV: Why the Kingdom of Darius, Conquered by Alexander, Did Not Rebel Against the Successors of Alexander at His Death: His kingdom was similar to the Turk's centralized monarchy; after his death and defeat, the state…

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