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Antiochus II Theos

Background

Antiochus II Theos was the ruler of the Seleucid Empire from 261 BC to 246 BC. His reign was marked by significant conflicts, particularly with the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, and internal political turmoil. Here's a detailed overview of his life and reign:

Early Life and Ascension

Reign and Major Events

Legacy and Succession

Conclusion

Antiochus II Theos's reign was a period of significant conflict and political maneuvering, both within the Seleucid Empire and in its relations with neighboring powers like the Ptolemaic Kingdom. His efforts to strengthen his rule through marriage alliances and city restorations were ultimately overshadowed by the succession crisis and the wars that followed his death. Nevertheless, his reign remains a notable chapter in the history of the Hellenistic world, reflecting the complexities and challenges faced by the successors of Alexander the Great.

Sources

Dr. Jordan Iliev. "The Campaign of Antiochus II Theos in Thrace" - History Studies. International Journal of History, 2013, 5/1, pp. 211-222.

Appianus, Syriaca, 65.

In Athenaeum x.438c, also in Aelian, Various Histories, ii.41.

The Mausoleum of Antiochus II Theos

Biographical information on Antiochus II Theos

Jarl Charpentier, "Antiochus, King of the Yavanas" Bulletin of the School of Oriental Studies, University of London 6.2 (1931: 303-321) argues that the Antiochus mentioned was unlikely to be Antiochus II, during whose time relations with India were broken by the Parthian intrusion and the independence of Diodotus in Bactria, and suggests instead the half-Iranian Antiochus I, with stronger connections in the East.

Translation of Jarl Charpentier 1931:303-321.

Edicts of Ashoka, 2nd Rock Edict.

Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Seleucid Dynasty". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge.


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