Artaphernes Timeline

Reign of Artaphernes as satrap of Lydia under Darius I of the Achaemenid Empire.

Artaphernes receives envoys from Athens who seem to promise submission to the Achaemenid Empire; an event which affects later Greco-Persian relations.

Artaphernes supports Aristagoras in the Siege of Naxos which fails, owing to Aristagoras' arrogance, after four months.

The Ionian Revolt against Persian rule.

Battle of Sardis: Artaphernes defends Sardis against the Ionian Greek invaders, driving them to the sea, preserving his city.

Artaphernes disappears from historical record; is presumed to have died.