This ruler won a major victory over Psamtik III with the assistance of Poly
This ruler won a major victory over Psamtik III with the assistance of Polycrates of Samos and the Greek general Phanes. According to an inscription at Bisitun, this ruler was responsible for the death of Bardiya, which later inspired a revolt led by the Magian Gaumata, who impersonated Bardiya to usurp his throne. This ruler's effort to expand his western border was halted by a gigantic sandstorm that eliminated an entire detachment now known as his "Lost Army". That expedition successfully captured Kharga Oasis but not Siwa Oasis after departing from Thebes. The successor of this victor of the battle of Pelusium saw his forces lose the Battle of the Eurymedon to Cimon after responding to a revolt on the Ionian Isles. Primarily known for conquering Egypt and stabilizing the Achaemenid empire, for 10 points, identify this Persian ruler who preceded Darius I and succeeded his father, Cyrus the Great.
This ruler won a major victory over Psamtik III with the assistance of Polycrates of Samos and the Greek general Phanes.
Cambyses II [or Kambujiya]