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'''Satraps''' were loyal [[governor]]s established by the [[Persian Empire]] to rule distant lands.  They had power to impose [[law]]s and [[tax]]es.

'''Satraps''' were loyal [[governor]]s established by the [[Persian Empire]] to rule distant lands.  They had power to impose [[law]]s and [[tax]]es and were responsible for the protection of the province. They were often relatives of the king.<ref>The Earth and Its Peoples A Global History, Bulliet et al, 2005</ref>

Satraps (Old Persian khšaçapâvâ) were the governors of the satrapies (provinces) of the ancient Achaemenid Empire.   

Satraps (Old Persian khšaçapâvâ) were the governors of the satrapies (provinces) of the ancient Achaemenid Empire.   

When the office of satrap became hereditary, it became a threat to the central authority of the Great King. Checks were set up to counter this threat. The satrap's secretary, chief financial officer, and the general in charge of the garrison in the citadel of each satrapal capital reported directly to the Great King in person.  In addition, the Median and Persian kings sent out inspectors called the "Eyes of the King" to control and supervise their satraps.

When the office of satrap became hereditary, it became a threat to the central authority of the Great King. Checks were set up to counter this threat. The satrap's secretary, chief financial officer, and the general in charge of the garrison in the citadel of each satrapal capital reported directly to the Great King in person.  In addition, the Median and Persian kings sent out inspectors called the "Eyes of the King" to control and supervise their satraps.

[[Category: Ancient History]]

[[Category: Ancient History]]