1. Please note that Ionia and Aeolis were not considered separate units by the Persians , while Lycia was included in semi-autonomous Caria and Sparda the offshore islands .
2. Note that Ionia and Aeolis were not considered separate entities by the Persians , while Lycia was included in semi-autonomous Caria , and Sparda included the offshore islands .

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