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Which Roman Emperor was captured by the Persians, affecting Odaenathus' rise to power?

  • Nero

  • Aurelian

  • Valerian

  • Marcus Aurelius

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The answer is Valerian, who was captured by the Persians in the Battle of Edessa in 260 AD. This event marked a significant turning point in the history of the Roman Empire, as it left the eastern provinces vulnerable to invasion and created an opportunity for Odaenathus, the ruler of Palmyra, to rise to prominence.
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