Sogdianos was a king of the Achaemenid Empire who ruled for a very short time in 424 BC. J.-C. after having assassinated his half-brother, Xerxes II. As for Xerxes II, Sogdianos' impact on Egypt was limited due to the shortness of his reign.
Historical context
The reign of Sogdianos falls within a period of political turmoil and instability within the Achaemenid Empire. After the assassination of Xerxes II, Sogdianos seized the throne, which sparked a power struggle between various contenders, including his half-brother Ochos, who would later become Darius II.
Short-lived rule and instability
Sogdianos' reign was even shorter than that of Xerxes II, lasting just a few months. This period of instability and internal struggles for the throne further weakened the central authority of the Achaemenid Empire, including in Egypt.
Consequences for Egypt
Although Sogdianos did not have time to exert direct influence on Egypt due to the short duration of his reign, the political unrest that characterized this period may have had an impact on the situation in Egypt. The weakening of central authority and rising disputes over the throne may have heightened tensions between Persians and Egyptians and encouraged independence movements and rebellions in Egypt.
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Semqen/Aper-Anat/Sakir-Har/Khyan/Apophis I/Apophis II?/Khamoudy | |||
/Sekhemre-Sementaouy Djehouty/Sekhemre-Sousertaouy Sobekhotep VIII | |||
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