WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -King Cyrus held his growing empire together by treating conquered peoples fairly.

Detailed explanation-2: -His conquests included the three major powers of his time: the Medes in northern Iran, the kingdom of Lydia in Anatolia, and the Babylonian Empire that encompassed Mesopotamia as well as much of the Levant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cyrus is remembered in history because of his political philosophy of tolerance and respect toward non-Persians and his demonstration of mercy on his defeated foe. After establishing his empire, Cyrus allowed all subjects to participate in governance.