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546 BCE

Peisistratus takes power in Athens. A coup takes place in the state of Qi. Cyrus makes Pasargadae the capital of Persia.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Peisistratus takes power in Athens.source
  • Jin and Chu agreed to the truce of Mibing, ending their constant military engagement.source

Conflict & Security

  • Cyrus establishes a garrison in Sardis and incorporates the Greek cities of Ionia in Asia Minor into the Achaemenid Empire.source
  • A coup takes place in the state of Qi.source
  • Cyrus makes Pasargadae the capital of Persia.source

Technology & Infrastructure

  • Eupalinos of Megara, a Greek architect, builds aqueducts that supply water to Athens.source

Deaths

  • Thales, Greek philosopher (approximate date)source