Name: Cyrus the Great

The ancient king of Iran

Time of government: before Cambodia II, after Cambodia I

Wife: Kasandan

Palace: Pasargad

Royal House: Achaemenid

Father: Cambodia I

Mother: Mandana

Children: Kambojie, Berdia, Atusa, Artiston, Roxana

Date of death: 530 BC

Burial place: Pasargad

Who is Cyrus the Great?

Cyrus the Great ruled the largest empire of his time and is known for granting many liberties to his subjects. Over the centuries, many kings and conquerors have been given the title "The Great," but some say that the person most deserving of the title was Cyrus the Great, the ancient king of Iran.

Even though he was born and ruled over 2,500 years ago, many modern leaders today still look to Cyrus as their main inspiration and hero. He was a brilliant military leader, but he is even more revered as a wise and tolerant ruler. When Cyrus conquered a nation, he allowed the other territories he absorbed to govern themselves and maintain their own customs and religions. It was said that Cyrus respected the basic human rights of the common people more than any other ruler of his time.

Who is Cyrus the Great?

The beginnings of Cyrus the Great's life:

According to historians, Cyrus was born either in 600 or 575 BC and lived in Iran, a place that would be inside Iran today. His father Kambojie I was the king of Anshan and his grandfather Cyrus I was the ruler of Anshan before his father.

Cambyses I died in 551 BC and succeeded Cyrus the Great in 559 BC. At that time, Cyrus' power was divided between a number of other powerful states in the region, and the Median Empire had great influence over them. During this time, Cyrus was obedient to the king of the Medes and was required to pay tribute to him.

Become the king of Iran

With the help of a rebellious Median general, Harpagus, Cyrus revolted against the entire Median army and conquered them in 549 BC. After the victory, Cyrus was able to unite them with the newly defeated empire and make himself king for the first time. Iran did