Ardashir II

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Ardashir II was King of Persia from 379 to 383. While under the reign of his brother, Shapur II of Persia (309–379), Ardashir II served as governor-King of Adiabene, where he persecuted Christians. Following Shapur II's death, and over the age of seventy, the magnates raised Ardashir II to the Persian throne. Nothing is known of his reign.

Preceded by: Shapur II

Sassanid Ruler 379–383

Succeeded by: Shapur III

[edit] References

• This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.

[edit] External links

• Ardašir II entry in the Encyclopædia Iranica