Shapur II

Type Figure Region Sasanian Persia Time 309–379 Also known as Shapur II the Sasanian

Shapur II was one of the longest-reigning Sasanian Persian monarchs, born 309 CE, died 379, traditionally said to have been crowned while still in hi…

Timeline

309–325Ctesiphon · Sasanian PersiaShapur II was raised to the throne by the nobles while still a child; in the early years a regency group and priestly faction assisted in governance, and he gradually took direct control of the court upon reaching adulthood.
c. 337–379Amida · MesopotamiaDuring Shapur II's reign he fought Rome on multiple occasions, besieging and capturing Amida, and repelling the invasion of Roman Emperor Julian in 363. In the later part of his reign he devoted himself to consolidating internal affairs and the frontiers.

Sources

Encyclopaedia Iranica: Shapur II https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/shapur-ii
The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 3(1): The Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanian Periods — Ehsan Yarshater (ed.) (1983)