Meherdates

Meherdates ( Mihrdāt) was a Parthian prince who competed against Gotarzes II ((r. 40 – 51)) for the Parthian crown from 49 to 51 AD. 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.