-412 ⟶ Persian Preparations for Ionian Invasion and Alliance with Sparta

The Persian Empire starts preparing an invasion of Ionia and...
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🛡️ Xerxes I Plans Invasion of Greece

Xerxes I of Persia starts planning his expedition against Greece⟶
Xerxes I Plans Invasion of Greece (-483)
Ancient greeceAchaemenid EmpirePersian EmpireXerxes IInvasionWarfareGreco-Persian Wars
IranIranGreeceGreece

⚔️ Athens Makes Peace with Sparta, Then War with Persia

Athens makes peace with Sparta and wages a war against Persia.⟶
Athens Makes Peace with Sparta, Then War with Persia (-451)
Ancient greecePeloponnesian WarPersian WarsWarfareMilitary StrategyDiplomacy
GreeceGreeceIranIran

🕊️ Peace Treaty Ends Greco-Persian Wars

The Peace of Callias between the Delian League and Persia ends the Persian Wars.⟶
Peace Treaty Ends Greco-Persian Wars (-449)
Ancient greecePersian EmpireDelian LeaguePeace TreatyWarfareConflict ResolutionDiplomacyClassical Antiquity
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⚔️ Persian Preparations for Ionian Invasion and Alliance with Sparta

The Persian Empire starts preparing an invasion of Ionia and signs a treaty with Sparta about it.⟶
Persian Preparations for Ionian Invasion and Alliance with Sparta (-412)
Persian EmpirePeloponnesian WarAncient greeceMilitary AllianceInvasionDiplomacyWarfare
GreeceGreeceIranIran

⚔️ Darius II Aids Sparta and Cyrus' Ambition

The Persian king, Darius II, decides to aid Sparta in the war and makes his son Cyrus a satrap. However, Cyrus starts collecting an army to benefit his own interests, rather than his father's.⟶
Darius II Aids Sparta and Cyrus' Ambition (-408)
Ancient greecePersian EmpirePeloponnesian WarPolitical IntrigueImperialism
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⚔️ Corinthian War Begins

The "Corinthian War" begins, with Athens, Thebes, Corinth and Argos (with the backing of Persia) against Sparta.⟶
Corinthian War Begins (-395)
Ancient greeceWarfareThebesPersian EmpireMilitary Conflict
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