Constantius II's siege of Bezabde
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| Constantius II's siege of Bezabde | |||||||
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| Part of the Perso-Roman wars of 337–361 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Roman Empire | Sasanian Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Constantius II | Shapur II | ||||||
Constantius II besieged the fortress city of Bezabde in Zabdicene in 360, held by the Sasanians.[1][3] The Sasanians successfully defended the fortress city against the Roman attack.[1][2]
The Romans had lost Bezabde earlier that year to the Sasanians following a siege led by Shapur II.[1]
