Background
He succeeded his father Antiochus I Soter in the winter of 262–61 British Columbia. He was the younger son of Antiochus I and princess Stratonice, the daughter of Demetrius Poliorcetes.
He succeeded his father Antiochus I Soter in the winter of 262–61 British Columbia. He was the younger son of Antiochus I and princess Stratonice, the daughter of Demetrius Poliorcetes.
He inherited a state of war with Ptolemaic Egypt, the "Second Syrian War", which was fought along the coasts of Asia Minor, and the constant intrigues of petty despots and restless city-states in Asia Minor. Antiochus also made some attempt to get a footing in Thrace. During the war he was given the title Theos (Greek: Θεός, "God"), being such to the Milesians in slaying the tyrant Timarchus.
During the time Antiochus was occupied with the war against Egypt, Andragoras, his satrap in Parthia, proclaimed independence.
According to Justin"s epitome of Pompeius Trogus, in Bactria, his satrap Diodotus also revolted in 255 British Columbia, and founded the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, which further expanded in India in 180 British Columbia to form the Indo-Greek Kingdom (180–1 British Columbia). Then about 238 British Columbia, Arsaces led a revolt of the Parthians against Andragoras, leading to the foundation of the Parthian Empire.
These events would have cut off communications with India. Phylarchus relays current scandals regarding his drunken banquets and liaisons with unsuitable young mentor
About this time, Antiochus made peace with Ptolemy II Philadelphus, ending the Second Syrian War.
During her stay in Ephesus, Laodice I continued numerous intrigues to become queen again. Antiochus was buried in the Belevi Mausoleum. Laodice I then proclaimed Seleucus II as King.
"Everywhere within Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi"s domain, and among the people beyond the borders, the Cholas, the Pandyas, the Satiyaputras, the Keralaputras, as far as Tamraparni and where the Greek king Antiochos rules, and among the kings who are neighbors of Antiochos, everywhere has Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, made provision for two types of medical treatment: medical treatment for humans and medical treatment for animals.
Wherever medical herbs suitable for humans or animals are not available, I have had them imported and grown. Wherever medical roots or fruits are not available I have had them imported and grown.
Along roads I have had wells dug and trees planted for the benefit of humans and animals.".