Histories

At his death he was succeeded by his son Cyaxares. He is said to have been a much greater soldier than his ancestors: it was he who first organized the men of Asia (continent)Asia in companies and posted each arm apart, the spearmen and archers and cavalry: before this they were all mingled together in confusion.

This was the king who fought against the Lydians when the day was turned to night in the battle, and who united under his dominion all of Asia (continent)Asia that is beyond the river Halys River (river), Turkey, Asia Halys. Collecting all his subjects, he marched against Nineveh (deserted settlement), Ninawa, Iraq, AsiaNinus, wanting to avenge his father and to destroy the city.