ALL meanings of persian empire
Persian Empire
P p - noun persian empire Persia (def 1). 1
- noun persian empire the S Asian empire established by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century bc and overthrown by Alexander the Great in the 4th century bc. At its height it extended from India to Europe 0
- noun persian empire ancient empire in SW Asia, including at its peak (c. 500 b.c.) the area from the Indus River to the W borders of Asia Minor & Egypt: it was founded by Cyrus the Great (6th cent. b.c.) & conquered by Alexander the Great (c. 328 b.c.) 0