Society and governance in the era of Achaemenid (Discussion about the nature and power of the Achaemenid kings

Subject Areas : Epistemological and methodological researcher of historical research

M.R  Golizadeh ¹ (مدیر موزه پارس و مدرس دانشگاه)
M.H  Rahnema ² (عضوهیات علمی گروه تاریخ دانشگاه آزاداسلامی واحدداراب)

Received: 2016-11-19 Accepted : 2016-11-19 Published : 2011-03-21

Keywords: Achaemenid, power structure, justice, Legitimacy, Governance, Izadi splonder, Iranshari thought,

Abstract :

Abstract: In this paper, according to the mechanisms, political structure, foundations and legitimacy of exercising power in traditional societies; specific and differentiated aspects of Achaemenid rule system of government than other traditional societies are discussed. Also relying on the religious and territorial policies Achaemenid, is shown that founder of the Achaemenid kings, influenced by notions such as "Izadi splendor"(Farah-e Izadi) and “DAD” (justice) were   formed the Thought "Iranshahr". To avoid harm to collapse and cosmic order, sacred, and the uncontrolled exercise of power outside the above concepts are settled away. Resorting to attention and follow the concepts, norms and customs of society, distinct way the Achaemenid   rule was, with "Eastern dictatorship" and "tyranny" Iranian government "Motghlbh" (dominant).