Battle of Rhandeia
The Battle of Rhandeia was a battle fought between Armenia and Parthia against the Roman Empire. It was fought just after the Mithridatic Wars. The Romans were led by Lucius Caesennius Paetus. They were defeated by the Parthian-Armenian army led by Tiridates I of Armenia.
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 Armenia, Parthia | ||||||
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| Lucius Caesennius Paetus | Tiridates I of Armenia | ||||||
The Parthians made Tiridates the King of Armenia. He was the brother of the Parthian king Vologases I. Tiridates replaced Tigranes, a Roman ally, as king. The Romans fought to take back the throne, but were forced into surrender at Rhandeia (autumn 62).
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References
- The Armenians By Elizabeth Redgate, A. E. (Anne Elizabeth) Redgate - Page 91
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