Ardashir III

AncientEmperorSasanian Empire-621 — ?

Child Sassanian emperor, murdered at age 9.

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Quick Facts

Born

621 BCE

Country

Sasanian Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)57

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score56.6

Ardashir III — Complete Timeline

628 AD

Accession as Child KingPolitical Action◆ Major

Ardashir III was placed on the throne at the age of 7 after the death of his father Kavad II. His accession was orchestrated by the nobility, but he was a puppet ruler with no real power, as the empire was in chaos.

AccessionChild KingPuppet

Impact: national

629 AD

Murder by ShahrbarazPolitical Action◆ Major

Ardashir III was murdered by the Sasanian general Shahrbaraz, who then usurped the throne. The assassination occurred after only about 18 months of rule, highlighting the extreme instability of the Sasanian Empire during this period.

AssassinationUsurpationInstability

Impact: nationaltragic