Mania (satrap)

[4] Her husband Zenis ruled Dardanus as tyrant with the support of the Persian satrap.

She fulfilled her duties as sub-satrap by paying her tributes as well as assisting Pharnabazus II's military with her army of mercenaries.

She participated in campaigns against the rebellious Mysians and Pisidians, and secured Persian rule in the cities of Larisa (Troad), Hamaxitos and Kolonai.

Her relationship with Pharnabazus II was very good, and Xenophon writes that he asked for her opinion on political issues.

[5] Pharnabazus II refused to support Meidias as her successor, and the citizens were reportedly unwilling to accept him as such.