Battle of Haliartus

The Battle of Haliartus was fought in 395 BC between Sparta and Thebes. The Thebans defeated a Spartan force attempting to seize the town of Haliartus, killing the Spartan leader Lysander. The battle marked the start of the Corinthian War, which continued until 387 BC.

Battle of Haliartus
Part of the Corinthian War
Date395 BC
Location38°22′45″N 23°05′16″E
Result Theban victory
Belligerents
Sparta Thebes
Commanders and leaders
Lysander 
Haliartus
Location of the Battle of Haliartus
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