Alexander the Brute: Building Empires in the Ancient World
Echoes Of India: A History Podcast
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The Great King of Babylon
Ciris claims to be a descendant of an eternal line of kingship, whose rule bal and nabu love. He says that marduk, the god of babylon him invited him to take over babylon. Darius also set up a network of spies known as the emperor's friends in order to keep tabs on any potential disloyalty. The king established standard gold and silver currencies whose value every one trusted.
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