Polity Aigys

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A Greek polis in the ancient region of Lakedaimon.

Establishment

  • July 371 BC: After the Battle of Leuctra, Belemina was restored to Arcadia, reckoned to be part of Aegytis.

Chronology

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1. Theban-Spartan Wars

Was a series of military conflicts fought between Sparta and Thebes for hegemony over Greece. Sparta had emerged victorious from the Peloponnesian War against Athens (431-404 BC), and occupied an hegemonic position over Greece. However, the Spartans' violent interventionism upset their former allies, especially Thebes and Corinth.

1.1. Battle of Leuctra (Aftermath)

The aftermath of the Battle of Leuctra, a battle between the Boeotians and the Spartans.

  • July 371 BC: After the Battle of Leuctra, Belemina was restored to Arcadia, reckoned to be part of Aegytis.

2. Cleomenean War

Was a war fought between Sparta and the Achaean League for the control of the Peloponnese.

  • January 221 BC: After the Cleomenean War in -222, the whole territory of Sparta was taken over by Sparta. This war was fought between Sparta, led by King Cleomenes III, and the Achaean League. The conflict resulted in Sparta gaining control over its own territory once again.

2.1. Macedonian intervention

Was a Macedonian military campaign against Sparta during the Cleomenean war.

  • January 222 BC: Cleomenes of Sparta conquers Megalopolis.

Disestablishment

  • January 191 BC: Under Machanidas or Nabis, the tyrants of Sparta, the Belminatis was again annexed to Laconia.