* Divided the Roman army into smaller, more mobile units, making them more effective in battle.
* Strengthened the frontier defenses, creating a series of fortified provinces to protect against barbarian invasions.
2. Administrative Reforms
* Divided the empire into four administrative regions, each ruled by a regional governor (caesar).
* Streamlined the bureaucracy, making it more efficient and less corrupt.
* Set up a system of fixed prices, which helped to control inflation and stabilize the economy.
3. Economic Reforms
* Improved the tax system, making it more fair and less burdensome to the poor.
* Promoted trade and commerce, which helped to revive the economy.
* Established a new gold coinage, which helped to stabilize the currency and boost trade.
4. Religious Reforms
* Ended the persecution of Christians, allowing them to worship freely.
* Adopted a policy of religious toleration, which allowed all religions to be practiced freely within the empire.
* This policy helped to unite the empire and reduce religious conflict.
5. Legacy
* Diocletian's reforms saved the Roman Empire from collapse and set the stage for its recovery in the 4th century.
* He was one of the most successful and influential emperors in Roman history.