A large number of Greek cities from Asia Minor and the islands united in a revolt against their Persian rulers. They were ultimately defeated, but the revolt won them some political concessions.
Citation:
Bouchard, Elsa. "Ionian Revolt".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010
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