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Show the major events in the story of Pheidippides on a time-line.

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  • Persians get ready to attack Athens. 
  • Messenger Pheidippides sent to seek help from Sparta but Spartans unwilling. 
  • Battle between Persians and Athenians begin. 
  • Athenians emerge victorious. 
  • Before the news of victory reaches Athens, Persians plan to take over Athens. 
  • Athenian Generals plan to defend Athens by letting Athenians know of the victory.
  • Pheidippides entrusted responsibility. 
  • Braving all odds, an exhausted Pheidippides completes the journey. 
  • Delivers the message but collapses due to exertion and loses his life. 
  • Marathon included in the Olympic Games – (the games which were stated in Greece) in honour of Pheidippides.


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