Basarab II was a ruler of the
principality of
Wallachia (1442–1443
AD), and the son of former Wallachian ruler
Dan II of Wallachia. Basarab II ruled during a turbulent time in Wallachia, now part of present-day
Romania, with his rule falling between that of the father and son rule of
Vlad Dracul and
Mircea II. His reign was extremely short, as during that period only the strongest could retain their hold on the region for any great length of time. He took over as ruler in August 1442, holding on to it only until the Autumn of 1443, when Vlad Dracul forced him out.