Persian Revolt

شورش پارسی

(Wikipedia) - The Persian Revolt, as it is known, was the first time the unified province of ancient Persis, after voluntary submission to the Assyrians and Medes two times earlier, declared its independence, and commenced its revolution as it later separated from the Median Empire. However, it is unknown whether their subjugation was official. The revolt was triggered by the actions of Astyages, the ruler of Media, which spread to other provinces, as they allied with the Persians. The war lasted from 552 BC to 550 BC. The Medes had early successes in battles, but the comeback by Cyrus the Great and army was too overwhelming, and the Medes were finally conquered by 549 BC. Thus the first official Persian Empire was born. It all began summer 553 BC, and led to the rise of Persia. Persian Revolt

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Persian Revolt Belligerents Commanders and leaders Strength Casualties and losses

Part of the Campaigns of Cyrus the Great
Date Location Result Territorial changes 552 BC - 550 BC Media and Persis Decisive Persian victory. By conquering Media, Persia became an empire.
Median Empire	Persis
Astyages of Media, Harpagus, unknown others	Cambyses I of Anshan†, Cyrus the Great, Oebares Later Harpagus, unknown others
1,000,000 infantry, 200,000 cavalry, 3,000 chariots (total reserves of which less fought in battles)	300,000 infantry, 50,000 cavalry, 100 chariots (total reserves of which less fought in battles)
Heavy	Minimal

v t e Campaigns of Cyrus the Great Persia (552 BC) Hyrba (552 BC) Persian Border (551 BC) Pasargadae (550 BC) Pteria (547 BC) Thymbra (547 BC) Sardis (546 BC) Opis (539 BC)

The Persian Revolt, as it is known, was the first time the unified province of ancient Persis, after voluntary submission to the Assyrians and Medes two times earlier, declared its independence, and commenced its revolution as it later separated from the Median Empire. However, it is unknown whether their subjugation was official. The revolt was triggered by the actions of Astyages, the ruler of Media, which spread to other provinces, as they allied with the Persians. The war lasted from 552 BC to 550 BC. The Medes had early successes in battles, but the comeback by Cyrus the Great and army was too overwhelming, and the Medes were finally conquered by 549 BC.

Thus the first official Persian Empire was born. It all began summer 553 BC, and led to the rise of Persia.

Contents 1 See also 2 Bibliography 2.1 Ancient Sources 2.2 Modern Sources 3 External links

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