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Eyes and Ears of the King
The 'Eyes and Ears of the King' were officials of the Achaemenid Empire who, according to Greek sources, acted as royal inspectors and informants. They reported to the king on the conduct of satraps and the state of the provinces, serving as a check on provincial power.
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- The Epoch Institute. (2026). Eyes and Ears of the King. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/eyes-and-ears-of-the-king
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