![]() ![]() It greatly increased Rome’s net revenue and established a stable relationship between Rome and its provinces. Augustus Caesar’s financial system was far more effective than any implemented in the empire before. There were also indirect taxes like a 4% tax on the price of slaves. There were two main direct taxes: a poll tax (tributum capitis), paid by all adults in most provinces but sometimes by males only, and a land tax (tributum soli). Augustus imposed consistent, direct taxation on the provinces in the empire. Arbitrary taxation had often led to resentment among taxpayers increasing the chances of revolts. ![]() The financial reforms of Augustus played a critical role on the subsequent success of the Roman Empire. #4 Augustus established a very effective financial system in his empire Bust of Augustus in Glyptothek, Munich Ara Pacis, altar built in Augustan era, dedicated to Pax, the Roman goddess of Peace Augustan era also saw the return of many of the old, popular festivals. He worked towards renewing the trust of people in the traditional gods to revive the spirit of Rome. Augustus Caesar oversaw the renewal and repair of numerous temples across his empire, and initiated projects to build many more. He believed that there was an urgent need to reawaken the importance of religion among his subjects. #3 He initiated religious reforms to revive belief of his people in traditional godsĪccording to Augustus, lengthy civil wars had led to moral deterioration of Rome temples across the empire had fallen into decay and its people had lost faith in the gods. Augustus is credited for ensuring durable peace in the Roman Empire through his administrative genius and reforms which brought stability and prosperity. The Pax Romana is said to have been a “miracle” as before it there had never been such a long period of peace in the history of the region. It initiated a period of relative peacefulness and minimal expansion in the Roman Empire which lasted for over two centuries from 27 BC to 180 AD and is known as Pax Romana (Roman Peace). Augustus’s victory at Actium in 31 BC brought the lengthy civil wars to an end and transformed the decaying republic into a stable monarchic regime. There had been frequent warfare in the Roman Republic for centuries. #2 He was primarily responsible for the two centuries long Pax Romana 1672 Painting of the Battle of Actium by Laureys a Castro Augustus Caesar is credited with founding the Roman Empire which lasted for approximately 1400 years. His reign lasted for 45 or 41 years till his death on 19th August, 14 AD. The start of the monarchy of Augustus is either dated to 31 BC or 27 BC. And the senate conferred him with the new title of Augustus. In 27 BC, Octavian made a show of restoring power back to the Roman senate though in reality he remained the de facto emperor of the Roman Empire. This made Octavian Rome’s undisputed ruler. They were forced to withdraw to Alexandria and after Octavian besieged the city, they committed suicide. In 31 BC, Octavian decisively defeated the forces of Cleopatra and Antony at the Battle of Actium. #1 Augustus founded the Roman Empire and was its first Emperor ![]()
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