The Battle of Lade took place in 494 BCE near the island of Lade, off the coast of Miletus in ancient Ionia. This naval battle was fought between the forces of the Persian Empire and the Ionian Greeks, who were rebelling against Persian rule. The Greeks aimed to gain independence, but they faced a larger and better-equipped Persian fleet. Despite initial hopes for victory, the Greek forces were ultimately defeated. The battle marked a significant moment in the Ionian Revolt, leading to the consolidation of Persian control over the region. The defeat also highlighted the challenges faced by the Greek city-states in their struggle for autonomy.