Zabdas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Palmyra, Roman Syria |
| Died | c. 273 Emesa, Roman Syria |
| Allegiance | Palmyrene Empire |
| Service | Palmyrene army |
| Years of service | 270-273 |
| Battles / wars | |
Zabdas was a 3rd-century Syrian general who led the forces of Empress Zenobia of Palmyra during her rule as regent of her son Vaballathus and her subsequent rebellion against the Roman Emperor under the short-lived independent Palmyrene Empire. He led Palmyra's expeditions in the middle east which included annexing territory spanning from Roman Egypt to Asia Minor.[1]
Following Emperor Aurelian's campaign in the east and the fall of Palmyra, Zabdas, among other notable Palmyrene officials including Cassius Longinus was executed in Emesa after being held on trial by the emperor.
- ^ Bunson 2002, p. 598.