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What was the ultimate Spartan goal under Lysander's leadership?

  • Peace treaty

  • Spread democracy

  • Hegemony

  • Expand trade

Answer

Hegemony—establishing Spartan dominance over Greece—was the ultimate Spartan goal under Lysander's leadership. Lysander, a brilliant Spartan general and strategist, played a pivotal role in securing Sparta's victory in the Peloponnesian War against Athens and its allies. He sought to assert Spartan supremacy by installing friendly oligarchic governments in conquered cities and increasing Spartan influence in the region.
Spartan Strategies: Unlocking the Secrets of Lysander's Leadership and Legacy

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