Meherdates

Meherdates (Parthian: 𐭌𐭄𐭓𐭃𐭕 Mihrdāt) was a Parthian prince who competed against Gotarzes II (r. 40–51) for the Parthian crown from 49 to 51 AD.^[1] A son of Vonones I (r. 8–12), 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.^[2][1][3]

Meherdates
Coin of Meherdates
King of the Parthian Empire
Reign	49 – 51 AD
Predecessor	Gotarzes II
Successor	Gotarzes II
Died	Unknown
Dynasty	Arsacid dynasty
Father	Vonones I
Religion	Zoroastrianism