Editing 163 BC (section)

==== Seleucid Empire ====
* In the turmoil following the death of Antiochus IV, the governor of [[Medes|Media]], [[Timarchus]] becomes the independent ruler of Media, opposing Lysias who is acting as regent for young king Antiochus V Eupator.
* [[Maccabean Revolt]]: 
** Regent [[Lysias (Syrian chancellor)|Lysias]] tries to make peace with the Jews in [[Judea]]. He offers them full religious freedom if they will lay down their arms.  Moderates including the [[Hasideans]] consent, but [[Judas Maccabeus]] argues for full political as well as religious freedom.
** [[Maccabee campaigns of 163 BC]]: The Maccabees attack nearby regions to Judea, fighting in a civil conflict between Gentiles and Jews.