When did Xerxes I begin his reign?
465 BC
486 BC
480 BC
518 BC
Answer
Xerxes I ascended to the Persian throne in 486 BC, succeeding his father Darius I. His reign marked a significant period in Persian history, characterized by his ambitious military campaigns, particularly his unsuccessful invasion of Greece in 480 BC. Xerxes' reign also witnessed the construction of several monumental projects, including the completion of the Persepolis palace complex.
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