Background Ardashir was the son of shah Hormizd II (), who was killed by the Iranian nobility whilst hunting. He was succeeded by Adur Narseh, who, after a brief reign which only lasted a few months, was also killed by the nobles, who then proceeded to blind the second, and imprison the third (Hormizd, who later managed to escape to the Roman Empire). Ardashir's infant half-brother Shapur II, who was only slightly older than him, was crowned as king by the nobles so that they could gain greater control of the empire, which they were able to do until Shapur II reached his majority at the age of 16.
background ardashir was the son of shah hormizd ii () who was killed by the iranian nobility whilst hunting he was succeeded by adur narseh who after a brief reign which only lasted a few months was also killed by the nobles who then proceeded to blind the second and imprison the third (hormizd who later managed to escape to the roman empire) ardashir's infant half-brother shapur ii who was only slightly older than him was crowned as king by the nobles so that they could gain greater control of the empire which they were able to do until shapur ii reached his majority at the age of 16