Darius III

Darius III was the last king of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia, reigning from 336 to 330 BC. He became known for facing the military conquests of Alexander the Great. Despite initially having a larger army, Darius suffered significant defeats at the battles of Granicus and Gaugamela. His inability to effectively counter Alexander's tactics led to the fall of his empire. Darius was eventually betrayed by his own men and was killed, marking the end of Persian dominance in the region. His legacy illustrates the challenges of leadership during times of military upheaval.