Artabanus II of Parthia vs Sun Hao

Artabanus II became king of Parthia after the death of Vonones I, who had been deposed by the nobility. He was a member of the Arsacid dynasty and sought to restore Parthian power against Roman influence.

Artabanus II clashed with Rome over control of Armenia, supporting a pro-Parthian candidate for the Armenian throne. The conflict ended in a stalemate, with both sides agreeing to a compromise under Emperor Tiberius.

Artabanus II faced a rebellion from the Parthian nobility, who opposed his centralizing policies. The rebels invited a Roman-backed pretender, Tiridates III, to challenge his rule, leading to a civil war.

Artabanus II suppressed the rebellion and regained full control of Parthia. He died shortly after, possibly murdered, leaving a legacy of renewed Parthian strength but ongoing dynastic instability.

Sun Hao became emperor of Eastern Wu after the death of his predecessor Sun Xiu. His reign was marked by harsh rule, executions of officials, and military defeats, contributing to the eventual collapse of the state.

Sun Hao executed his chancellor Zhang Ti and several other officials on suspicion of disloyalty. This purge weakened the Eastern Wu government and alienated many officials, accelerating the state's decline.

Sun Hao, the last emperor of Eastern Wu, surrendered to the Jin dynasty after the Jin conquest of Wu. This ended the Three Kingdoms period and unified China under the Jin dynasty. Sun Hao was taken captive and given a noble title.