Who succeeded Nabonidus as the ruler?
Alexander the Great
Darius the Great
Cyrus the Great
Xerxes the Great
Answer
Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, succeeded Nabonidus as the ruler. His conquest marked the end of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and ushered in a new era of Persian dominance in the region. Cyrus's reign was characterized by military conquests, administrative reforms, and a policy of religious tolerance.
The Reign of Nabonidus: Exploring the Last King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire
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