464 Artaxerxes I.
460 Inarus, King of Libya, aids Egyptians to rise against Persia. Battle of Papramis. Memphis captured, but Persians regain supremacy.
424 Xerxes II. Darius II. Continued endeavours of Egyptians to throw off Persian yoke.
XXVIIIth DYNASTY, 405-399 B.C.
405 Amen-Rut.—A native prince in revolt against Persia, on death of Darius II becomes practically independent. At his death the government passes to the prince of Mendes.
XXIXth DYNASTY, 399-378 B.C.
399 Nia-faa-urut I. 393 Haker. 380 Psa-mut.—Ally themselves with enemies of Persia.
379 Nia-faa-urut II.
XXXth DYNASTY, 378-340 B.C.
378 Nectanebo I.—Defeats Persians and Greeks at Mendes. This victory secures peace for some years. Revival of art.