Questions about Mesopotamia (Roman province)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the Roman province of Mesopotamia first established by Trajan?

The Roman province of Mesopotamia was organized in early 116 when coins were minted to celebrate the achievement. This followed the conquest of northern Mesopotamia at the end of 115 and the subsequent march into central and southern regions later that same year.

Who re-established the province of Mesopotamia after Septimius Severus conquered Parthia?

Emperor Septimius Severus re-established a province of Mesopotamia in 198 following his successful war against Parthia. He elevated Nisibis to the status of a full colonia and made it the capital of this new territory.

Which cities served as capitals for the province of Mesopotamia during the reign of Diocletian and Constantine I?

Nisibis and Singara were lost after Julian's Persian expedition in 363, causing the capital to transfer to Amida while the seat of military commander dux Mesopotamiae moved to Constantina. Other cities included Martyropolis and Kephas within the administrative structure of the Diocese of the East.

When did the Muslim conquests permanently remove control of the province of Mesopotamia from Roman forces?

The entire region was lost permanently to Muslim conquests between 633 and 640 after being regained following the great war between 602 and 628. Control had been fought over between Roman and Sassanian empires until these final losses occurred.

What were the boundaries of the province of Mesopotamia established by Septimius Severus in 198?

This new territory was limited between Osroene to the south and the Euphrates and Tigris rivers to the north. The river Chaboras marked the eastern boundary of the province.