Vivana

AncientGeneralAchaemenid Empire-522 — -480

Loyal satrap who defeated the rebel Vahyazdata.

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Quick Facts

Born

522 BCE

Died

480 BCE

Country

Achaemenid Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score36.4

Vivana — Complete Timeline

521 BC

Defeated Rebel Vahyazdata in ArachosiaWar◆ Major

Vivana, satrap of Arachosia, led a campaign against the rebel Vahyazdata, who claimed to be Bardiya. He defeated Vahyazdata's forces in two battles near the city of Kapisa, securing the eastern provinces for Darius I and crushing the rebellion.

Achaemenid EmpireRebellionArachosia

Impact: regional

520 BC

Mentioned in Behistun InscriptionPolitical Action

Vivana's loyalty and military success against Vahyazdata were recorded in the Behistun Inscription. Darius I praised him as a faithful servant who helped restore order in the eastern satrapies during the widespread revolts.

Achaemenid EmpireInscriptionLoyalty

Impact: regional