satrapies

Example:The provinces of the empire were responsible for their own governance and contributed to the central treasury.

Definition:A political division of a country or empire, usually with its own government and administrative structure.

Example:The territories were divided into provinces and territories, each with its own local administration.

Definition:A land area under the jurisdiction of a particular government or ruler, often with its own administrative or governmental structure.

Example:The dependencies were governed by satraps who reported directly to the central administration.

Definition:A region or area that is dependent or subordinate to a larger, more powerful entity, often in terms of governance and administration.