Yazdegerd II

AncientEmperorSasanian Empire410 — 457

Tried to impose Zoroastrianism on Armenia.

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Quick Facts

Born

410

Died

457

Country

Sasanian Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)38

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score46.8

Yazdegerd II — Complete Timeline

441 AD

War with the Byzantine EmpireWar

Yazdegerd II launched a military campaign against the Byzantine Empire, attacking Roman territories in Mesopotamia. The war ended inconclusively after a few years, with both sides agreeing to a truce that maintained the status quo.

WarByzantineMesopotamia

Impact: regional

450 AD

Edict of Forced Conversion of ArmeniaPolitical Action◆ Major

Yazdegerd II issued an edict demanding that the Christian population of Armenia convert to Zoroastrianism. This sparked widespread resistance and rebellion among the Armenian nobility and clergy, leading to the Battle of Avarayr in 451 AD.

Religious PersecutionArmeniaZoroastrianism

Impact: regionaldestructive

451 AD

Battle of AvarayrWar◆ Major

Yazdegerd II's forces defeated the Armenian rebel army led by Vartan Mamikonian at the Battle of Avarayr. Although the Sasanians won militarily, the battle became a symbol of Armenian resistance, and Yazdegerd later granted religious concessions.

BattleArmeniaReligious War

Impact: regionaldestructive