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Mithridates VI aimed to dominate which regions?

  • Mesopotamia and Persia

  • Balkans and Caucasus

  • Asia Minor and the Black Sea region

  • Africa and Southern Europe

Answer

Mithridates VI, who was king of Pontus, aimed to dominate Asia Minor and the Black Sea region. He was able to do this by building a strong military and by taking advantage of the political instability in the region. Mithridates was able to conquer many of the neighboring kingdoms and to establish himself as a major power in the region.
Magnificent Mithridates: Unveiling the Legendary King of Pontus

Magnificent Mithridates: Unveiling the Legendary King of Pontus

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