cities in the athenian empire paid what to athens
Delian League To further strengthen Athens' grip on its empire, Pericles in 450 BC began a policy of establishing kleruchiaiâ€”quasi-colonies that remained tied to Athens and which served as garrisons to maintain control of the League's vast territory. Furthermore, Pericles employed a number of offices to maintain Athens' empire: proxenoi, who fostered good relations between Athens and League members; episkopoi and archontes, who oversaw the collection of tribute; and hellenotamiai, who received the tribute on Athens' behalf.