Satibarzanes

AncientGeneralAchaemenid Empire-370 — -330

Satrap of Aria who fought Alexander, killed in combat.

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Quick Facts

Born

370 BCE

Died

330 BCE

Country

Achaemenid Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)44

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score41.6

Satibarzanes — Complete Timeline

335 BC

Appointment as Satrap of AriaPolitical Action

Satibarzanes was appointed satrap of Aria (modern western Afghanistan) under King Darius III. He governed this strategic province during Alexander the Great's invasion of the Achaemenid Empire.

Achaemenid EmpireAriaSatrap

Impact: regional

330 BC

Death in Combat at ArtacoanaWar◆ Major

Alexander sent a force under Erigyius to crush Satibarzanes' rebellion. In a single combat duel with Erigyius, Satibarzanes was killed. His death ended the revolt in Aria.

Alexander the GreatAriaBattle

Impact: regionaltragic

Submission to Alexander the GreatPolitical Action◆ Major

After the Battle of Gaugamela, Satibarzanes initially submitted to Alexander and was confirmed as satrap of Aria. However, he soon rebelled, killing the Macedonian garrison left by Alexander.

Alexander the GreatAriaRebellion

Impact: regional