The Behistun Inscription recounts this victory; the Saka lands became a Persian satrapy. This domination, however, was superficial; like the Scythians, the peoples of the steppe never fully submitted.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Darius I vs Saka: Eastern Campaign?
- Darius mounted a campaign against the Saka tribes of Central Asia and took captive the leader of the Saka Tigraxauda (the pointed-hat Saka).
- When did Darius I vs Saka: Eastern Campaign happen?
- 519 BCE
- Where did Darius I vs Saka: Eastern Campaign take place?
- Orta Asya (Sogdiana / Margiana)