Shapur II
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Shapur II, also known as Shapur the Great, was the tenth King of Kings of the Sasanian Empire. He took the title at birth and held it until his death at age 70, making him the longest-reigning monarch
Bust of possibly Shapur II
"The Coronation of the Infant Shapur II", from the Shahnameh of Shah Tahmasp, c. 1525–1530
Nakhal Fort and the Hajar Mountains
Gilded silver plate showing a king (identified as Shapur II) hunting a deer whilst riding a stag, in the British Museum
Ardashir II
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Ardashir II, was the Sasanian King of Kings of Iran from 379 to 383. He was the brother of his predecessor, Shapur II, under whom he had served as vassal king of Adiabene, where he fought alongside hi
Shapur II
…Bactrian script on the obverse, and with attendants to a fire altar on the reverse. Shapur died in 379 and was succeeded by his slightly younger brother Ardashir II, who agreed to rule until Shapur's son Shapur III reached adulthood. At the time of Shapur's death, the Sasanian Empire was stronger than it had ever…
Rock relief of Ardashir II in Taq-e Bostan
Drachma of Ardashir II
Rock relief at Taq-e Bostan of the investiture of Ardashir II, flanked by Mithra and Shapur II