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Why Did Cyrus the Great Spare Babylon After Conquering It?
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- Cyrus presented himself as a liberator rather than a conqueror to gain legitimacy.
- He ordered the protection of Babylonian temples and statues of local gods.
- He maintained the city's administrative and religious structures.
- This strategic mercy prevented uprisings and facilitated integration.
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