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Episode 4: Cyrus II, King of Anshan
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Around 550 BCE, King Cyrus II of Anshan went into revolt against the Median King Astyages. The young Cyrus was aided by a rebellious Median general called Harpagus and conquered the whole Median Empire in one war. Then, Cyrus declared himself King of Persia, and took his first step on the path to becoming "Great."
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Manage episode 228045401 series 2484454
Around 550 BCE, King Cyrus II of Anshan went into revolt against the Median King Astyages. The young Cyrus was aided by a rebellious Median general called Harpagus and conquered the whole Median Empire in one war. Then, Cyrus declared himself King of Persia, and took his first step on the path to becoming "Great."
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-of-perisa/supportOur Sponsors:
* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-of-persia/donations
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