Question

Which ancient empire was ruled by xerxes the great in the fifth century BC?

Answer 1

The correct answer for yoru question is Persia.

Xerxes I was the fifth King of Kings of Persia. He ruled Persia back in 486 BC to 465 BC. He was assassinated by his own commander of royal Bodyguards.

Xerxes was the son of Darius I and Atossa who were the descendants of Achaemenes. Xerxes was chosen as Darius I’s successor when Darius was about to invade Greece in 487 BC. Xerxes had not been opposed by anyone from his Achaemenes Family and nation to have the power from his father. According to records, Xerxes was 36 years old when he took the power from his father.

Answer 2

The Persian Empire was ruled by Xerxes the Great in the fifth century BC.

• "The Persian Empire" was an ancient empire that was ruled by Xerxes the Great in the fifth century BC.

• The Achaemenid Empire also called "The First Persian Empire" was founded by Cyrus the Great around 550 BC. This empire was one of the largest empires in history.

• "Xerxes" the great was the fifth king of the Persian Empire. He ruled the Empire from 486 BC to 465 BC.

• The Persian Empire is the name which was given to a series of dynasties that were centered in Persia from the 6th century BC to the 20th century AD