Shapur II

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Baronet
gptkbp:birthYear 309 AD
gptkbp:capital Ctesiphon
gptkbp:controls gptkb:Armenia
gptkb:Mesopotamia
Parts_of_the_Arabian_Peninsula
Parts_of_the_Caucasus
gptkbp:deathYear 379 AD
gptkbp:defeated Roman_Emperor_Valerian
gptkbp:dynasty Sasanian Dynasty
gptkbp:established Zoroastrianism_as_state_religion
gptkbp:father Hormizd II
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shapur II
gptkbp:knownFor Cultural achievements
Infrastructure development
Architectural projects
Promotion of science
Military innovations
Religious tolerance
Legal reforms
Support of the arts
Promotion of sports
Promotion of music
Military fortifications
Religious architecture
Promotion of trade
Promotion of agriculture
Support of literature
Establishment of universities
Promotion of philosophy
Support of theater
Support of astronomy
Support of medicine
Promotion of crafts
Support of festivals
Support of trade routes
Promotion of dance
Support of artisans
Promotion of martial arts
Coinage reforms
Establishment of postal systems
Promotion of archery
Promotion of fishing
Promotion of hunting
Support of chariot racing
Support of equestrianism
Support of farming
Support of games
Support of wrestling
Diplomatic_relations_with_China
Cultural_exchanges_with_India
Military_campaigns_against_Rome
Promotion_of_Persian_language
Expansion_of_the_Sasanian_Empire
Support_of_Zoroastrian_clergy
gptkbp:mother A_daughter_of_the_king_of_the_Persians
gptkbp:predecessor Hormizd II
gptkbp:reign 309–379 AD
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Princess_of_the_Alans
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ardashir_II