Cyrus the Great

Cyrus the Great (, Kurush-e Bozorg, c. 590 BC or 576 – August 530 BC),Dandamaev, M. A. (1989). A political history of the Achaemenid empire. Leiden: Brill. p. 373. ISBN 90-04-09172-6 was the founder of the Achaemenid dynasty in today's Iran. He was chosen as the leader of Persian people in Anshan, he defeated the Medes and was chosen as the Shah of the Persian Empire in 559 BC. Cyrus fought with the Lydian Empire and the Babylonian Empire. Before leaving Babylon, Cyrus also freed the Israelites who were imprisoned by Babylonians and allowed Jews to return to their native land.

He wrote the Cyrus Cylinder outlining his actions and policies.  Cyrus died, probably in battle, in Pasargadae.  His tomb remains in Pasargadae in Iran.  Cyrus was famous for justice and kindness.

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