He divided his empire into 20 provinces, each with a Persian provincial governor responsible for internl and external security, developing trade and commerce, and collecting taxes.
To have people who helped with government issues.
King Darius I created the Royal Road and reorganized the Persian Empire into satrapies ruled by a satrap.
Twenty Satrapies (Provinces).
the 20 states into which darius divided the Persian empire
the 20 states into which darius divided the Persian empire
satrapies
Twenty provinces (Satrapies).
To collect taxes, judge legal cases, manage the police, and recruit soldiers for the Persian army.
Governors (satraps governed the 20 provinces (satrapies).
Darius I, the Persian king, created satrapies to efficiently manage and govern the vast Persian Empire. By dividing the empire into smaller administrative regions, or satrapies, he could delegate authority to local governors (satraps) who were responsible for collecting taxes, maintaining order, and overseeing local affairs. This system allowed for better control, communication, and resource management across diverse cultures and territories, ultimately contributing to the stability and cohesion of the empire.
satrapiess are what we call today's provinces. Darius the great introduced them. he also divided the state into 20 starapies which were taken care of by satraps.
He reorganized the government. He split the empire into two provinces called satrapies which were run by an official called a satrap.