Revolt In Persian Empire Flashcards
Babylonian Revolt
When?
June/July 484BC
Babylonian Revolt
Who:
Bel-shimanni: Baylonian Leader
Xerxes: Persian GK and leader
Zopyrus: Satrap of Babylon
Babylonian Revolt
Why:
Persian overloads
Taxation
Deportation workers
Maintained court and upkeep of Garrison
Babylonian Revolt
What/How?
Zopyrus became a traitor (Herodotus) and thus was killed by rebels -> Babylon was then lead by Bel-Shimanni (independent leader) thought he was better than Xerxes -> he pursued Babylon and Dilbat and Borsippa -> Xerxes brought down the revolt by executing all leaders
Babylon Revolt 2
Where?
Babylon, Dilbat and Borsippa
Babylon Revolt 2
When?
Autumn 482BC- March 481BC
Babylon Revolt 2
Who?
Shamas- eriba: Babylon leader
Xerxes: Persian leader
Magabyzus: Xerxes son in law
Babylon Revolt 2
Why?
Persian army left for Ionia
Tribute and Taxation
Deportation of workers
Expensive cost of court
Babylon Revolt 2
What/How?
More serious -> shasmas- eriba had occupied Babylon, Dilbat and Borsippa -> magabyzus put revolt down -> Babylon was split, leaders executed, land and objects stolen, tax remained high
Babylonian Revolt
Where?
Babylon, Dilbat, Borsippa
