Psamtik III

Psamtik III ruled for only six months before the Persian invasion. His brief reign was marked by the looming threat of the Persian army. He had little time to implement any significant policies or reforms. His reign is primarily remembered for its abrupt end with the Persian conquest.

Psamtik III's Egyptian army was defeated by the Persian forces under Cambyses II at Pelusium. The Persians used a strategy of placing cats and other sacred animals in front of their lines, causing Egyptian archers to hesitate. This defeat led to the fall of Egypt to the Achaemenid Empire.

After the defeat at Pelusium, Psamtik III was captured by the Persians. He was initially treated with respect but later executed for plotting a rebellion. His death marked the end of the 26th dynasty and the beginning of Persian rule over Egypt, which lasted for over a century.