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Which ancient Persian empire was founded by Cyrus the Great and later ruled by Xerxes I?

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The Achaemenid Empire

At its height, the Persian Empire (Achaemenid) was the largest the world had ever seen. It was known for its administrative efficiency and the Royal Road trade route.

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