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PERSIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Persian leader built Persepolis?
A
Cyrus the Great
B
Darius I
C
Xerxes I
D
Mr. Debatez
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Inspired by Mesopotamian models, the Achaemenid kings Darius I (522-486 BCE), his son Xerxes I (486-465 BCE), and his grandson Artaxerxes I (465-424 BCE) built a splendid palatial complex on an immense half-natural, half-artificial terrace.

Detailed explanation-2: -Darius built at least two large palace cities: Persepolis and Susa, which replaced Pasargadae as capital of the Persian empire. There may have been other palaces in cities like Babylon and Ecbatana, but archaeologists have not found them.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Darius the Great known for? Darius the Great was an Achaemenid ruler noted for his administrative genius, his great building projects, and his benevolence toward the diverse peoples under his sovereignty. His policies and building projects helped fortify his vast empire and enhance trade throughout.

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