Papremis: Inaros's Revolt

Egypt vs Persia

460 BC · Papremis, Nile Delta

Historical Briefing

At Papremis in 460 BC, the Libyan-Egyptian prince Inaros raised the Nile Delta in revolt against Persia and, backed by an Athenian fleet, defeated the army of the satrap Achaemenes — brother of the Great King — who fell in the battle. The rising blazed for years before Persia crushed it in 454 BC.

Tactical Lesson

Win with Egypt's hard-won freedom barely scratched, and with the Nile still behind you when the last blow falls.

Scenario Rules

  • Egypt units gain +1 DEF while you control Terrain.

Objectives

  • ★1 Win the duel
  • ★2 Win with at least 15 Life Points
  • ★3 Win with terrain active

Battle Report

Inaros's triumph could not last: Megabyzus retook Egypt by 454 BC and Inaros was captured and executed — but the revolt had shaken Persian rule on the Nile.