Darius III

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1. When was Darius III born?Circa 380 BC
2. When did Darius III die?330 BC
3. Who was Darius III?Darius III was the last king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire. He was born Artashata and became ruler in 336 BC.
4. How did Darius become king?After the assassinations of Artaxerxes III and his son Arses by Bagoas, the powerful chiliarch installed Darius as king in 336 BC.

Achaemenid Dynasty: The ruling family of the first Persian Empire, known for its vast territorial extent and sophisticated administrative systems.
Chiliarch: An ancient Persian official holding a high rank, often commanding about 10,000 men or serving as a chief minister.
Hellenistic Period: The historical era following the conquests of Alexander the Great, characterized by the widespread influence of Greek culture, language, and political ideas.