Please note that Ionia and Aeolis were not considered separate units by the Persians , while Lycia was included in semi-autonomous Caria and Sparda the offshore islands . Note that Ionia and Aeolis were not considered separate entities by the Persians , while Lycia was included in semi-autonomous Caria , and Sparda included the offshore islands . Note that Ionia and Aeolis were not considered separate units of the Persians , while Lycia was included in offshore - Caria and Sparda - the semi-autonomous islands .