Who dealt setbacks to Shapur I's subordinates in 260s?
Odaenathus, the king of Palmyra
Claudius Gothicus, the Roman Emperor
Alexander the Great
Shapur II, his successor
Answer
Odaenathus, the prominent ruler of Palmyra, effectively challenged the authority of Shapur I, the powerful Sasanian king, during the 260s. This staunch opposition caused significant setbacks for Shapur I's subordinates, hindering their ambitions and limiting their successes in the region.
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