 The ensuing Corinthian War led to the humiliating Peace of Antalcidas that destroyed Sparta's reputation as the protector of the independence of Greek city-states.At the same time, Spartan military prestige suffered a severe blow when a "mora" of 600 men was decimated by peltasts (light troops) under the command of the Athenian general Iphicrates.Spartan authority finally collapsed after their disastrous defeat at the Battle of Leuctra by the Thebans commanded by Epaminondas in 371 BC.