386 BCE

Freed from Spartan attacks by the Peace of Antalcidas ("King's Peace") of the previous year, Persia turns to quieting Cyprus and Egypt. Owing to the skill of King Evagoras of Cyprus and of Egypt's Greek mercenary general Chabrias, these wars drag on for the rest of the decade. Dionysius I of Syracuse extends the influence and trade of Syracuse to the Adriatic, establishing colonies at Adria, Ancona and Issa. The Chinese city of Handan is founded by the State of Zhao.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

Dionysius I of Syracuse extends the influence and trade of Syracuse to the Adriatic, establishing colonies at Adria, Ancona and Issa.source
The Chinese city of Handan is founded by the State of Zhao.source

Conflict & Security

Freed from Spartan attacks by the Peace of Antalcidas ("King's Peace") of the previous year, Persia turns to quieting Cyprus and Egypt. Owing to the skill of King Evagoras of Cyprus and of Egypt's Greek mercenary general Chabrias, these wars drag on for the rest of the decade.source

Births

Mithridates II of Cius, ruler of Cius in Mysia from 337 to 302 BCsource

Deaths

Aristophanes, Greek playwright (b. c. 456 BC)source