This empire began after defeating the Seleucids, but ended with the advent of the Sassanians.
According to Polyaenus, the daughter of one of this empire's rulers, on hearing of a revolt, vowed not to brush her hair until the revolt was put down. The revolt of Timarchus weakened that ruler's enemies and his daughter married Demetrius II, who was captured for 10 years. Although not Pontus, Mithradates I was an important king and the general Surena won many victories for Orsoes II. It was ended by (*) Ardashir I. It frequently employed horse archers to retreat and bait pursuers while harrying them with arrows. This empire began after defeating the Seleucids, but ended with the advent of the Sassanians. For 10 points, name this Persian empire that executed Marcus Crassus after winning the Battle of Carrhae.
According to Polyaenus, the daughter of one of this empire's rulers, on hearing of a revolt, vowed not to brush her hair until the revolt was put down.
Parthian Empire [accept Parthian dynasty; accept Arsacid Empire; accept Arsacid dynasty]