The Royal Road, built by Persia, had which of the following along it?
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Armed, guard posts
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Postal (Mail) Stations
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Tax Collection Offices
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Oasis Points
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Persian Royal Road featured a highly efficient postal system with stations positioned at regular intervals. At these stations, royal messengers could quickly change horses or hand off messages to fresh couriers, allowing communication to travel across the vast empire in just a few days. This infrastructure was crucial for maintaining imperial control.