Great Egyptian Revolt
404 BCE · Nile Delta (modern Egypt) · World · Ancient
The Egyptian noble Amyrtaeus took advantage of turmoil at the Persian court to rise in revolt, drove out the Persian garrison and restored Egypt's independence.
Belligerents
Egyptian rebels
- Commanders
- Amyrtaeus
- Strength
- Native Egyptian rebels
Persia
- Commanders
- Unknown
- Strength
- Persian garrison in Egypt
Background
Around the death of Darius II, infighting at the Persian court weakened its control over Egypt, and Egypt seized the opportunity to rise in revolt.
Course of the battle
- Revolt in the DeltaAmyrtaeus gathered followers and rose in revolt in the Delta
- Garrison expelledThe rebels gradually drove out the Persian garrison in Egypt
Outcome at a glance
| Date | 404 BCE |
|---|---|
| Place | Nile Delta (modern Egypt) |
| Result | The Egyptian noble Amyrtaeus took advantage of turmoil at the Persian court to rise in revolt, drove out the Persian garrison and restored Egypt's independence. |
| Winner | Egyptian rebels |
| Casualties | No precise records exist. |
| Territorial change | Egypt broke free of Persian rule and founded the Twenty-eighth Dynasty, remaining independent for about sixty years thereafter. |
Impact
Egypt remained independent for nearly sixty years thereafter, until it was briefly reconquered by Persia in 343 BCE.
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