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What was the traditional Spartan leadership that Lysander challenged?

  • Democratic assembly

  • Triumvirate

  • Gerousia

  • Strategoi council

Answer

Gerousia, the traditional Spartan leadership that Lysander dared to challenge, comprised a council of elders serving as advisors and supervisors of the Spartan kings. This influential body's authority spanned military, domestic, and foreign affairs. Lysander, a prominent Spartan naval commander and politician, sought to undermine the Gerousia's influence and centralize power within his grasp, marking a significant shift in Spartan governance.
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