↑ The chronology of the reign of Cyrus is uncertain, and these events are alternatively dated in 542–541 BC.[38]
1 2 Bardiya is referred to by a variety of names in Greek sources, including Smerdis, Tanyoxarces, Tanoxares, Mergis and Mardos. The earliest account to mention him is the Behistun Inscription, which has his name as Bardiya.[60][61]
↑ Sources differ on the circumstances of Cambyses' death. According to Darius the Great in the Behistun Inscription, he died of natural causes.[60] According to Herodotus, he died after accidentally wounding himself in the thigh.[81] The true cause of death remains uncertain.[63]
