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Ardashir II was king of Persia from 379-383.
Under the reign of his brother Shapur II he had been governor-king of Adiabene, where he persecuted the Christians. After Shapur's death, he was raised to throne by the magnates, although more than seventy years old.
| Preceded by: Shapur II | Sassanid Ruler | Succeeded by: Shapur III |
This article incorporates text from the public domain 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.