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In the days of Ahasuerus
"In the time of Ahasuerus" or "When Ahasuerus was ruling as king"
this is Ahasuerus who reigned from India as far as Cush, over 127 provinces
This is background information to help the reader identify Ahasuerus. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)
provinces
A "province" is a large area into which some countries are divided for the purposes of government.
sat on his royal throne
Here "royal throne" may refer to his rule over the kingdom. AT: "ruled the empire" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
fortress
This refers to a castle, stronghold or fortified city.
Susa
This was a royal city of Persian kings. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)