In a sweeping conquest, Cyrus the Great wrested control of Lydia's vast treasures, stripping Babylon of a crucial ally. His military genius is birthed in this battle. His resounding victory paved the way for Cyrus to boldly challenge and ultimately seize the Neo-Babylonian throne, heralding the dawn of the mighty Persian Empire.

Thymbra. 546 B.C.
Persian: ~ 50,000
Lydian: Unknown but commonly believed to be numerically superior to the Persian numbers.

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