Shapur II

GPTKB entity

Statements (97)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Emperor
gptkbp:alliance Alliance with the Kushans
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Sasanian_art
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Persia
gptkbp:birth_year 309
309 AD
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Ctesiphon
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:Cultural_patronage
Infrastructure development
Military innovations
Legal reforms
Promotion of Persian culture
Architectural advancements
Military alliances
Support for women's rights
Promotion of religious tolerance
Religious reforms
Diplomatic relations with China
Promotion of literacy
Expansion of the Silk Road
Support for minority rights
Support for education
Promotion of social justice
Support for cultural heritage preservation
Support for community development
Promotion of peace initiatives
Promotion of agricultural development
Promotion of interfaith dialogue
Promotion of environmental sustainability
Support for local governance
Establishment of universities
Promotion of arts and literature
Promotion of public health
Support for artisans
Promotion of ethical governance
Support for historical documentation
Support for trade guilds
Promoting trade routes
Support for science and philosophy
Support for conflict resolution.
Cultural exchange with the East
Support for Zoroastrian clergy
Strengthening of the Persian military
Strengthening the Sasanian state
gptkbp:cultural_contribution Patron of arts and architecture
gptkbp:cultural_exchange Cultural exchanges with India
gptkbp:currency Introduced new coin designs
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Ctesiphon
gptkbp:death_year 379
379 AD
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Emperor_Valerian
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Relations with the Byzantine Empire
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Sasanian_Dynasty
gptkbp:era Late Antiquity
gptkbp:father Hormizd II
gptkbp:historical_impact Influence on later Persian rulers
gptkbp:historical_legacy Promoted Zoroastrianism
Considered a great military leader
Influenced Persian identity
Legacy in Persian art
Legacy in Persian literature
Symbol of Persian strength
gptkbp:historical_records Mentioned in the writings of Ammianus Marcellinus
Mentioned in the writings of Persian historians
Mentioned in the writings of Procopius
gptkbp:historical_significance Longest reigning Sasanian emperor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shapur II
gptkbp:infrastructure Built roads and bridges
gptkbp:is_married_to Queen Shirin
gptkbp:known_for Building projects
Cultural achievements
Religious tolerance
Expansion of the Sasanian Empire
Military campaigns against Rome
Establishing Zoroastrianism as state religion
gptkbp:language Middle Persian
gptkbp:military_campaign Campaign against the Roman Empire
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:General
gptkbp:military_strategy Cavalry tactics
gptkbp:mother A daughter of the king of the Persians
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Persian_Gates
gptkb:Siege_of_Amida
Battle of Singara
gptkbp:predecessor Hormizd II
gptkbp:reform Codified laws
Reformed the tax system
gptkbp:reign 309
379
gptkbp:reign_end 379 AD
gptkbp:reign_start 309 AD
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Zoroastrianism
gptkbp:successor Ardashir II
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Kings
gptkbp:treaty Treaty of 363 AD
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Julian
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5