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Meherdates
Meherdates ( Mihrdāt) was a Parthian prince who competed against Gotarzes II ( ) for the Parthian crown from 49 to 51 AD. A son of Vonones I ( ), he was ultimately defeated and captured by Gotarzes II, who spared him, but had his ears mutilated, an act that disqualified him from inheriting the throne.
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Meherdates ( Mihrdāt) was a Parthian prince who competed against Gotarzes II ( ) for the Parthian crown from 49 to 51 AD. A son of Vonones I ( ), he was ultimately defeated and captured by Gotarzes II, who spared him, but had his ears mutilated, an act that disqualified him from inheriting the throne.
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- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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