Achaemenid Empire
Proper noun
Meaning
Achaemenid Empire
(historical) The empire ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty 550 BCE to 330 BCE
Synonyms: Persia, Persian Empire
Examples
Ancient references further The Arachosia Satrapy and the Pactyan people during the Achaemenid Empire in 500 B.C. A variety of ancient groups with eponyms similar to Pakhtun have been hypothesized as possible ancestors of modern Pashtuns.
Angra Mainyu and his daevas (spirits) which attempt to attract humans away from the path of righteousness ( asha ) would eventually be destroyed.sfn History Achaemenid Empire The Behistun Inscription contains many references to Ahura Mazda.
By 522 BCE, there were revolts against Darius in most parts of the Achaemenid Empire leaving the empire in turmoil.
By the time of the founding of the Achaemenid Empire, Zoroastrianism was already a well-established religion.
It was maintained and protected by the Achaemenid Empire (c. 500–330 BCE) and had postal stations and relays at regular intervals.
The former region of Gandhara and Kamboja (upper Indus) had constituted seventh satrapy of the Achaemenid Empire and annually contributed 170 talents of gold dust as a tribute to the Achaemenids.