Yazdegerd
Yazdegerd II
The Persecutor
Reign: 438 - 457 CE
(19 years)
Biography
Yazdegerd II reversed the tolerant policies of Yazdegerd I and actively persecuted Christians, especially in Armenia. He also fought wars against the Hephthalite Huns on the eastern frontier.
Key Achievements
- Fought against Hephthalite Huns
- Attempted to impose Zoroastrianism on Armenia
- Military campaigns in east and west
Quick Facts
- Persian Name
- Yazdegerd
- Reign Duration
- 19 years
- Era
- golden Period
Succession
Predecessor
Bahram VSuccessor
Hormizd III