Battle of Sardis

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spartan_Army
gptkb:Lydians
gptkb:Agesilaus_II
gptkbp:aftermath Lydia becomes part of the Persian Empire
gptkbp:casualties High for Lydians
Low for Persians
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Lydian_Kingdom
gptkbp:date 547 BC
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:faction was composed of mercenaries
gptkbp:flora was a wealthy kingdom
was defeated in the battle
was famous for its coinage
was known for its cultural achievements
was known for its rich resources
was located in western Anatolia
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Conquest_of_Lydia
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Greco-Persian_Wars
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Herodotus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Sardis
gptkbp:involved_forces were caught off guard
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Croesus
gptkb:Cyrus_the_Great
gptkbp:leadership was a significant historical figure
known for his military strategies
was a skilled diplomat
was respected by his enemies
established the Achaemenid Empire
expanded his empire after the battle
led the Persian forces
used psychological warfare
was a key figure in the expansion of Persia
was a pioneer of human rights
was a unifier of the Persian tribes
was known for his innovative tactics
was known for his tolerance towards conquered peoples
gptkbp:location gptkb:Sardis
gptkbp:mythology consulted the Oracle of Delphi before the battle
known for his wealth
was executed after the battle
was overconfident before the battle
was the last king of Lydia
gptkbp:notable_battle Croesus captured
gptkbp:outcome Lydian defeat
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Siege_of_Sardis
gptkbp:result Persian victory
gptkbp:significance Fall of Lydia
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Asia Minor
gptkbp:tactics Surprise attack
were well-prepared
gptkbp:type land battle