We do not know precisely. Warfare in the Greek world was endemic. While the cities often tried to use the arbitration of a third city in avoiding war, very often no compromise could be reached.
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Sparta was involved in dozens of wars over half a millenium. It did not abuse its power, and tried to avoid war, but it still became embroiled in them, often as a result of the actions of its allies.