After the Andistani Shahilk attempted to stamp out an increase in criminal enterprises with force, the people of Andistan responded with violence culminating in the Andistani Riots. The Kanodite Emperor, Mazyar I, concerned that the riots would spiral out of control, sent in an imperial military force to put down any dissenters. Thousands of civilians died in the harsh crackdown that followed before order was restored to the city.
The Andistani Revolt
A timeline showing the course of the Andistani Revolt (98-95BSF). In 98BSF, two major cities in the Kanodite Empire rose up in revolt, headed by the Andistani Kingdom. The revolt ended in failure.
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Andistani Riots of 99BSF
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Death of Shahin, Shalik of Andistan
Life, DeathAttempting to place the blame on the Andistani Revolt of 99BSF, the Andistani Shalik, Shahin brought multiple legal charges against a group of native Andistani nobles, headed by the prominent noble Sina. Certain that the outcome of the case had already been determined before any evidence had been heard, the accused choose to murder Shahin and declare an open rebellion.
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Crowning of Sina, the last King of Andistan
Life, Achievement/ WinTo legitimise his leadership, Sina claimed descent from the last line of Andistani Kings, particularly from Taghi who died fighting the Kanodites during their invasion of the region. With the traditional royal Andistani regalia lost or stolen, Sina had a diadem melted from Kanodite iron bejeweled with sapphires taken from the rings of the murdered Andistani Shahlik, Shahin. The coronation was followed by two days of feasting laid on by Sina and a swearing of allegiance by the nobility.
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Battle of Mypatha
Military actionThe first military engagement of the Andistani Revolt was the Battle of Mypatha. a naval battle of the coast of the town of Mypatha. The Andistani fleet, supported by a Samadic contingent, bested the eastern portion of the Kanodite fleet based at Kangaroud. The Kanodite flotilla was decisively beaten and their admiral, the Kangaroudian Shahlik Bijam, was among those killed in the battle.
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Sarvengan joins the Andistani in revolt
Political eventSeeing the success of the Andistani-Samadic coalition at the Battle of Mypatha and desirous of independence, the city of Sarvengan overthrows their Shahlik and massacres the Kanodite garrison. The Sarvenganian noble, Dariush, was elected as king and quickly crowned before meeting with Sina, who shared the spoils taken from Mypatha and promised more if both men marched together.
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97 BSF
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The Samadic Kingdom withdraw their support
DisbandmentAfter disagreements with Sina, the Samadic Admiral Aplaa Libaya Kanodari left the region with his triremes and soldiers. The men had publically disagreed on the course of action to take after their success at Mypatha. Sina had desired to find more allies whilst Aplaa wanted to storm Kangaround whilst it's populace were still reeling from their defeat. Aplaa believed waiting would doom the revolt and refused to stay.
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Battle of Amamia
Military actionTo secure the western flank and delay the inevitable Kanodite retaliation, the Andistani and Sarvenganians marched on Amamia to persuade them to join their revolt. Ultimately, the Amamians refused and remained loyal to the Kanodite Empire. The city was besieged and taken after a short fight. In their excitement, and bloodhungry, the attackers looted the city, setting a number of fires and killing many of the Amamians. Many more were enslaved.