Description: (Ruler)
Demetrius I Soter became ruler of the Seleucid Empire and encountered numerous obstacles to his rule. He deposed his cousin and regent to seize power, but had to contend with ongoing rebellions and competitors in order to retain control. Throughout his reign, Demetrius faced challenges from figures like Timarchus and Alexander Balas as he worked to secure and strengthen his authority over the Hellenistic realm in the midst of a turbulent era characterized by internal conflicts and external threats.