Kingdom of Margiana (Parthia)

This article is about the specific polity Kingdom of Margiana (Parthia) and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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Initially a Parthian Satrapy, Margiana became independent around 50 AD. At the onset of the 3rd century AD, Margiana had been restored as a vassal of the Parthian Empire. It was located in eastern Turkmenistan.

Establishment

January 201: At the onset of the 3rd century AD, Margiana had been restored as a vassal of the Parthian Empire, but continued to exist as a "virtually independent state".

Chronology

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1. Events

April 224: After the Sasanian victory over the last Parthian king at the Battle of Hormozdgān in 224 AD, Margiana, ruled by a certain king Ardashir, submitted to Sasanian king Ardashir V and accepted vassalage.