From his capital at Susa (Shushan), in Elam, the Persian monarch also ruled over Media, and his domain extended from India to the islands of the Mediterranean.
Dari ibu kotanya di Susa (Syusyan) di Elam, raja Persia ini juga menguasai Media, dan wilayahnya terbentang dari India hingga pulau - pulau di Laut Tengah.