Datames I Atropatid

Datames I Atropatid was satrap of Atropatene. He continued his father's independent rule, was forced in 285 BC to submit to the Seleukids, but managed to regain his independence following the Syrian Rebellion, though of a much reduced kingdom.

Seleukid Rule
Datames was forced to submit to Seleukos I Nikator, but would soon work to free himself from Seleukid domination. He skillfully engraciated himself with the Seleukids by supplying the Seleukid court with skilled advisors, while at the same time using every opportunity to assert his independence. The uprising of Zagros tribes was one of those opportunities as it forced Seleukos to withdraw his forces from Atropatene and focus on the rebellious tribes.

Syrian Rebellion
The Syrian Rebellion provided the opportunity he needed to assert his independence. After Ashushur-bêlshunu Orotonid joined the rebels he judged the time ripe for his own rebellion. His forces under Artayntes Aramid proved to be the most succesful of the rebel forces and, helped by the Seleukids deciding to focus on different theaters, he was the only rebel to maintain his independence. Though at the cost of ruling a reduced state after the Armenians invaded.