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Title
Diod. Sic. 33,18.
Subject
The expanse of the Parthian Empire under Mithridates I. (/Arsaces VI.)
Creator
Veit Erik Brandt
Date
1st c. BCE
Language
Greek
Literary Sources Item Type Metadata
Date:
1st c. BCE
Translation:
King Arsaces [VI.]*, by pursuing a set policy of clemency and humanity, won an automatic stream of advantages and further enlarged his kingdom. For he extended his power even to India, and without a battle brought under his sway the region once ruled by Porus. But, though raised to such heights of royal power, he did not cultivate luxury or arrogance, the usual accompaniments of power, but prided himself on the exercise of equity towards those who accepted his rule and courage towards those who opposed him. In short, having made himself master over many peoples, he taught the Parthians the best of the customs practised by each.
*=Mithridates I.
*=Mithridates I.
Edition/Translation:
Walton, F. R. (ed. and trans.). 1984.
Diodorus of Sicily Vol. 12 [libri XXXIII-XL]. London.