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Cyaxares

Type Figure Region Media Time c. -650–-585 Also known as Cyaxares、Uvaxštra、库阿克萨雷斯

Cyaxares was king of Media, r. c. 625–585 BCE, son of Phraortes; allied with Babylon to destroy Assyria, conquered Urartu and campaigned in Anatolia,…

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  1. c. -625–-612Ecbatana · HamadanCyaxares succeeded his father Phraortes, reorganized the army and reformed cavalry tactics, laying the foundation for subsequent military operations against Assyria.
  2. c. -614–-612Nineveh · AssyriaCyaxares allied with Babylonian king Nabopolassar; their joint forces captured the Assyrian capital Nineveh in 612 BCE, ending the Assyrian Empire and extending Median power deep into Mesopotamia.
  3. c. -610–-585Halys River · AnatoliaCyaxares conquered Urartu and campaigned westward, fighting a long war with Lydian king Alyattes; c. 585 BCE hostilities ceased due to a solar eclipse and a treaty was concluded, dividing spheres of influence along the Halys River.

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