Dr. Harjot Singh

Dr. Harjot Singh

Dr. Harjot Singh is a historian, educator, and content creator with a passion for making complex historical and social topics accessible and engaging. With a Ph.D. in History and years of experience in academia and school leadership, he brings scholarly depth and practical insight to every piece of content he creates. As an active researcher, Dr. Singh specializes in modern world history, political ideologies, and archival studies. He is also the founder of the YouTube channel MindSphere with Dr. Harjot Singh, where he explores historical events, current affairs, and educational issues through documentaries and analysis. Through both teaching and digital platforms, Dr. Singh is committed to fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of the world.
  • Joined: May 4, 2025
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Illustration of Cyrus the Great standing on a stone platform in ancient Persia, wearing royal robes and a winged crown. He is surrounded by Persian nobles and guards, with a grand cityscape and fire altars in the background. Zoroastrian symbols like the Faravahar are subtly visible, symbolizing the fusion of religious ideology and imperial power.

Who Was Cyrus the Great? Exploring His Link to Zoroastrianism

Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE, is remembered not just as a brilliant conqueror but as a visionary ruler who championed tolerance and human rights centuries ahead of his time. Revered by Greeks and Hebrews alike, his leadership redefined kingship in the ancient world. But beyond the battlefield and the royal court, one question continues to intrigue historians: what was Cyrus’s relationship with Zoroastrianism, the ancient Persian religion that emphasized truth, order, and the eternal struggle between good and evil? In this blog, we delve into the life of Cyrus the Great, his empire-building legacy, and the enigmatic spiritual world that may have shaped his rule.