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b'\\u201cAfter I became king, I fought nineteen battles in a single year and, by the grace of Ahura Mazda, I overthrew nine kings and I made them captive\\u2026As to these provinces which revolted, lies made them revolt, so that they deceived the people.\\xa0 Then Ahura Mazda delivered them into my hand; and I did unto them according to my will.\\u201d \\u2013 Darius I, Behistun Inscription\\nDarius spent years reconquering the rebellious territories of the Persian Empire.\\xa0 Peisistratos was successful in passing his Athenian tyranny down to his sons, Hippias and Hipparchus.\\xa0 Cleomenes set his sights on Spartan domination of the Greek mainland.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'