Armenian–Parthian War

The Armenian–Parthian War (late 80s BC to 85 BC) refers to when the armies of Tigranes the Great victoriously entered Northern Mesopotamia and the kingdoms of Osroene and Atropatene pledged their loyalty and support to Tigranes the Great. Many rulers and kings of the time called Tigranes, the "Kings of Kings" because of his wealth and power.

Armenian-Parthian War
Datelate 80 to 85 BC
Location
Northern Mesopotamia
Result Armenian victory; Gained control over the northern Mesopotamian kingdoms of Osroyene and Atropatene
Belligerents
Parthian Empire Kingdom of Armenia
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Tigranes the Great

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