Andragoras (Seleucid satrap)
Andragoras (Greek: Ἀνδραγόρας; died 238 BC) was an Iranian satrap of the Seleucid provinces of Parthia and Hyrcania under the Seleucid rulers Antiochus I Soter and Antiochus II Theos. He later revolted against his overlords, ruling independently from 245 BC till his death.
| Andragoras | |
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Gold coin of Andragoras. Obv:Bearded ruler wearing the tiara. Rev': Greek legend ΑΝΔΡΑΓΟΡΟΥ ("of Andragoras"). Quadriga driven by Nike, together with an armed warrior. | |
| Ruler of Parthia and Hyrcania | |
| Reign | 245–238 BC |
| Successor | Arsaces I |
| Died | 238 BC Parthia |
- Not to be mistaken for Andragoras, a satrap of Alexander from 331 BC, also in the area of Parthia.
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