BATTLE OF MEGALOPOLIS
? - 331 BC

The Battle of Megalopolis was fought between Sparta, led by the Spartan king Agis III, against Alexander the Great's Macedonia. While Alexander was out of town on an invading mission through Anatolia, second in command Antipater led the Macedonian army.

It started in 330 BC when the Lacedaemonians (Spartans) endeavored to create a rising in Greece against the Macedonian power.

Agis thought the timing was perfect, taking advantage of Alexander's absence. Agis had the financial support of the Persians and the military support of Greek mercenaries.

Agis rallied a coalition and laid siege to Megalopolis. But it wasn't enough, the Macedonians won the battle of Megalopolis and Spartan king Agis was killed in battle.

It was a narrow victory and a hard-fought battle.

Here is the map location of Megalopolis, look for the box "Bc".

336 BC - 323 BC Macedonian Empire