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Ardashir II of Persia - Definition and Overview

Ardashir II was king of Persia from 379-383.

Under the reign of his brother Shapur II he had been governor-king of Adiabene, where he persecuted the Christians. After Shapur's death, he was raised to throne by the magnates, although more than seventy years old.

Preceded by:
Shapur II 		Sassanid Ruler Succeeded by:
Shapur III


This article incorporates text from the public domain 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.

Example Usage of Ardashir
Glossology: 247-642 AD Persia ruled by the Sassanians The Sassanid Empire established in Istakhr by Ardashir I, priests of goddess Anahita #IranElection
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