Region: West Asia · Coordinates: 35.048, 48.919 · 4 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| 522 BC | Behistun Inscription | With a small force, Darius kills Gaumata and his chief followers at the fortress of Sikayauvatish in the Nisaya district of Media, and becomes king |
| 522 BC | Behistun Inscription | Phraortes of Media rebels, saying "I am Khshathrita of the family of Cyaxares"; the Medes at court join him and he becomes king |
| 521 BC | Behistun Inscription | Hydarnes, sent by Darius, defeats the Median rebels in battle at the Median city of Marush |
| 521 BC | Behistun Inscription | Darius leaves Babylon, reaches Media, and defeats Phraortes' army at Kundurush |