The main features of Darius 1 reign were: Neutralizing early revolts Military campaigns Administration of the Empire Building projects Neutralizing early revolts In 522 BC when Darius gained the throne he was faced by major revolts throughout his empire. Sources tell us that the empire was relatively content under the rule of Bardiya, as much of the empire was benefited by tax, military, and religious reforms. In little under a year, Darius was able to quell all …showed first 75 words of 1029 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1029 total…of how far each stop was. Also the Persepolis tablets refer to royal road from Susa to Persepolis and Sardis to Susa. There was much construction of irrigation systems and drainage of marshes. There is much archaeological evidence supporting this especially near Persepolis and Pasargadae. In Egypt, Darius ordered the completion of the sewers canal, this allowed for faster trade with Egypt and is proved by an engraved piece of stone, as well as Herodotus.