The Siege of Amida (359 CE): Grumbates' son was killed during the siege, and the enraged king demanded a harsher assault in revenge. Ammianus Marcellinus recounts these scenes in detail.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Chionites Ally with Shapur II at Amida?
- The Sasanid emperor Shapur II concluded an agreement with the Chionites, a Hunnic power of Central Asia; the army of the Chionite king Grumbates joined Shapur's campaign against Rome.
- When did Chionites Ally with Shapur II at Amida happen?
- 356 CE
- Where did Chionites Ally with Shapur II at Amida take place?
- Amida (Diyarbakır)