Yazdegerd II Succeeds Bahram
Yazdegerd II assumed the Persian crown after Bahram V and sought stronger royal direction over religious and provincial affairs.
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Yazdegerd II Biography and Timeline
Follow Yazdegerd II through 2 dated historical records for Persia.
Yazdegerd II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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438–451Years on this page
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Persian Rule Challenged in Armenia
Armenian Christian nobles revolted against Sasanian religious pressure and were defeated at Avarayr during Yazdegerd II reign.
Records, sources and methodology
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