Andragoras (Seleucid satrap)

Andragoras
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
Reign245–238 BC
SuccessorArsaces I
Died238 BC
Parthia
Not to be mistaken for Andragoras, a satrap of Alexander from 331 BC, also in the area of Parthia.

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.


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