persian

It was only through the middle of the 3rd century BC that Persia was ruled once a lot more by an indigenous elite. About 245 BC, a rebellion was led by a satrap by the name of Andragoras against Seleucus II, who had just ascended the throne. The ensuing chaos resulted in Parthia becoming overrun by the Parni, an Iranian tribe belonging to the Dahae, and the Parthian Empire was established by Arsaces I. Artabanus’ plot also involved murdering the heir, Crown Prince Darius. There are some contradicting accounts of exactly who was killed very first, but the plot was...