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How many rebel leaders did Darius I say he defeated in the Bisotun inscription?
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Darius I
This chromolithograph of a frieze at Susa depicts attendants serving Darius I.
In the Bisotun inscription, Darius I records that he defeated nine rebel leaders in 19 battles. These leaders, who challenged his authority following his accession to the throne, are depicted as his captives on the accompanying relief at the site.1