Ardashir I
Tiridates II put up a stubborn resistance against Ardashir I and still was not defeated after ten years of fighting. After twelve years of fighting against Tiridates II, Ardashir I withdrew his army and left Armenia. Tiridates II's lengthy military conflict with Ardashir I highlighted the strength of Armenia during the rule of Tiridates II. Tiridates II died in 252 and was succeeded by his son, Khosrov II of Armenia.