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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. | ||
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| + | Satraps ruled satrapies, which were provinces of the Persian Empire, for the Great King.[[User:Oldoligarch|Oldoligarch]] 10:51, 22 June 2007 (EDT) | ||
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Revision as of 14:51, June 22, 2007
Satraps were loyal governors established by the Persian Empire to rule distant lands. They had power to impose laws and taxes.
Satraps ruled satrapies, which were provinces of the Persian Empire, for the Great King.Oldoligarch 10:51, 22 June 2007 (EDT)