sentences:  After Cyrus's victory against Astyages, the Medes were subjected to their close kin, the Persians.In the new empire they retained a prominent position; in honour and war, they stood next to the Persians; their court ceremony was adopted by the new sovereigns, who in the summer months resided in Ecbatana; and many noble Medes were employed as officials, satraps and generals.The list of Median rulers and their period of reign is compiled according to two sources.