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Ardashir II
AncientEmperorSasanian Empire310 — 383
Brother of Shapur II, brief Sassanian reign.
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Quick Facts
Born
310
Died
383
Country
Sasanian Empire
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)10
Political (20%)32
Influence (20%)42
Legacy (20%)32
Leadership (15%)45
Strategy (15%)45
Total Score35.5
Ardashir II — Complete Timeline
379 AD
Accession to the Sasanian thronePolitical Action◆ Major
Ardashir II succeeded his brother Shapur II as Shahanshah of the Sasanian Empire. His reign was brief and marked by internal strife, as he faced opposition from the nobility and military.
SuccessionSasanian Empire
Impact: national
383 AD
Deposition and deathPolitical Action◆ Major
Ardashir II was deposed by the Sasanian nobility after a short reign. He was killed or died shortly after, and was succeeded by Shapur III.
DepositionDeath
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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