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GCSE History · key term
The kingdom of the Medes, ruled by Astyages before Cyrus defeated him; its capital was Ecbatana.
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Paper 1
Revise: Cyrus the Great's Background and AccessionTo the north lay Media, ruled by Astyages from his capital at Ecbatana. Cambyses I, and initially Cyrus, owed allegiance to Astyages. Astyages was therefore their overlord: they could be kings locally while remaining subordinate to him.
Distinguish 559 BC, when Cyrus succeeded his father as king of Anshan, from 550 BC, when he defeated Astyages and established Persian dominance over Media.
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