Battle of Nisibis

The Battle of Nisibis was fought in the summer of 217 between the armies of the Roman Empire under the newly ascended emperor Macrinus and the Parthian army of King Artabanus IV. It lasted for three days, and ended with a bloody Parthian victory, with both sides suffering large casualties.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of Nisibis happened 9 years after Battle of Red Cliffs
• Battle of Nisibis happened 17 years after Battle of Guandu
• Battle of Nisibis happened 20 years after Battle of Lugdunum
• Battle of Nisibis happened 34 years before Battle of Abritus
• Battle of Nisibis happened 43 years before Battle of Edessa

Timeline

1. Battle of LugdunumFebruary 19, AD 197
2. Battle of GuanduAD 200
3. Battle of Red CliffsAD 208
4. Battle of Nisibis (this page)AD 217
5. Battle of AbritusAD 251
6. Battle of EdessaAD 260

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