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Social structure and political organisation : Roles and images of the king
Social structure and political organisation : Roles and images of the king
Absolute ruler (autocrat)
Any sons could be heir
King appointed all positions
The king ruled without having to consider the advice of his advisors or council
Terms
Subjects were known as BANDAKA = Dependants
King had religious and political sanction
Ruled by the grace of Ahuramazda or as a descendant as seen in the Behistan rock inscription
Darius
saw himself as ruling with the blessing of Aharamazda
Warrior king ( bas relief )
Just king = behistian inscription
Wasn't directly inline for the throne but became king with the support of nobles
He was in secure about his power and for this reason he crushed rebellion. Shown in the bahistian inscription
Married Cyrus' daughter
King appointed by Ahuramazda =
"Ahuramazda granted me the kingdom"
Darius transformed the administration of the empire - he defined satrap boarders, appointed new satraps
Specific images of the king
king was always larger in images
wore fake beards and kings was always longer and more elaborate
warriors = darius cylinder seal of him fighting a lion
Often the king was seated in images
often highlighted specific wealth
Is presented with tribute as seen in the tribute relief at persepolis
Xerxes
images on rocks show military position
bahistian inscription shows his right to rule