Which battle marked the end of Nabonidus's reign?
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Opis
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Gaugamela
Answer
The Battle of Opis, fought in 539 BCE, marked the end of Nabonidus's reign and ushered in the era of Persian dominance over Babylonia. This pivotal clash witnessed the forces of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, led by Nabonidus, face off against the formidable Persian army under the command of the illustrious Cyrus the Great.
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