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Cyruswas also considered a skilled administrator. He created effective and efficient structures to govern his large empire – devolving power to different states – devolving power to regional governors or satraps.
The Satraps were responsible for a geographical area. They were accountable to Cyrus but had a degree of local autonomy.
In turn, he sought to reward skill and loyalty. The empire was governed by four capital states; Pasargadae, Babylon, Susa and Ecbatana.
(What is Trump’s most important thing to have? “Loyalty!)
During Cyrus’ time, there were also major building works.
He built new canals and instituted anovel postal systemwhich, using staging posts, allowed for more efficient communication through the Empire.
He also loved gardens and archaeological digs have revealed that in the capital city, there was a Persian Garden maintained by a network of canals carved out of limestone.
The historian Xenophon suggests Cyrus was widely popular with his subjects, even those of the former conquered territories.
“And those who were subject to him, he treated with esteem and regard, as if they were his own children, while his subjects themselves respected Cyrus as their “Father” …
What other man but ‘Cyrus’, after having overturned an empire, ever died with the title of “The Father” from the people whom he had brought under his power? For it is plain fact that this is a name for one that bestows, rather than for one that takes away!”
https://www.biographyonline.net/military/cyrus-the-great-biography.html