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in Asia Minor. With a weakened Bithynia in the aftermath of the death of Nicomedes III of Bithynia and Roman distraction by the revolt of their Italian allies, Mithridates overthrew the pro-Roman ruler of Cappadocia in 91 or 90 BC before expelling the Nicomedes' homonymous heir from the kingdom. The Senate demanded the restoration of both monarchs to Cappadocia; Mithridates, building up forces

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