Question

Which ancient empire was ruled by Xerxes the Great in the fifth century BC?

a. The Mauryan Empire
b. The Aztec Empire
c. The Roman Empire
d. The Persian Empire

Answer 1

Here goes the answer.

Xerxes the great was a Persian king, so obviously he ruled the Persian empire.

He ruled from 486 BC until his assassination in 465 BC at the hands of Artabanus, the commander of the royal bodyguard.

Answer 2

Answer : The Persian Empire


Extra Information -

"The Persian Empire" was an ancient empire which was ruled by xerxes the Great in the fifth century BC.

The Achaemenid Empire also called "The First Persian Empire" which was founded by the Cyrus the Great around 550 BC. This empire was one of the largest empire 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 which were centered in Persia from the 6th century BC to the 20th century AD.