Darius III was handpicked by Bagoas the Elder to succeed Artaxerxes IV, but Bagoas realized his mistake too late. Darius was no puppet king. He seized the reigns and set to work stabilizing the Persian Empire, bringing them back from the brink of annihilation. Patreon | Support Page | STORE  Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Our Sponsors: * Sponsored by BetterHelp : https://www.betterhelp.com/persia Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy