The Persian Empire reached its largest territorial boundaries under which leader?

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The Persian Empire reached its largest territorial boundaries under the leadership of Darius, who ruled from 522-486 BCE and expanded the empire through conquests in India, Thrace, and Scythia. Cyrus founded the Persian Empire and conquered much of the Near East, while Xerxes is known for his failed invasion of Greece. However, neither of them expanded the empire to its greatest extent.

The Persian Empire Reached Its Largest Territorial Boundaries Under Which