Jugurthine War (112-105 BCE)

112 BCE · Numidia (Kuzey Afrika) · military

The revolt of King Jugurtha of Numidia against Rome, and his buying of senators with bribes, created a major scandal.

It was suppressed under the joint command of Marius and Sulla; Sulla took Jugurtha prisoner — the first encounter of the two great adversaries.

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What was Jugurthine War (112-105 BCE)?
The revolt of King Jugurtha of Numidia against Rome, and his buying of senators with bribes, created a major scandal.
When did Jugurthine War (112-105 BCE) happen?
112 BCE
Where did Jugurthine War (112-105 BCE) take place?
Numidia (Kuzey Afrika)