Sasanian Empire - Wikipedia
WebThe Sasanian Empire or Sassanid Empire, also known as the Second Persian Empire or Neo-Persian Empire, was the last Iranian empire before the early Muslim conquests of the 7th to 8th centuries. Named after the House of Sasan , it endured for over four centuries, from 224 to 651, making it the second longest-lived Persian imperial dynasty after ...
Sasanian dynasty | Significance, History, & Religion | Britannica
WebMar 7, 2024 · Sasanian dynasty, ancient Iranian dynasty that ruled an empire (224–651 ce), rising through Ardashīr I’s conquests in 208–224 ce and destroyed by the Arabs during the years 637–651. The dynasty was named after Sāsān, an ancestor of Ardashīr.
Sasanian Empire - World History Encyclopedia
WebMay 17, 2013 · The Sasanian Empire (224-651 CE, also given as Sassanian, Sasanid or Sassanid) was the last pre-Islamic Persian empire, established in 224 CE by Ardeshir I, son of Papak, descendant of Sasan. The Empire lasted until 651 CE when it was overthrown by the Arab Rashidun Caliphate.
Sasanian dynasty - Wikipedia
WebThe Sasanian dynasty (also known as the Sassanids or the House of Sasan) was the house that founded the Sasanian Empire of Iran, ruling this empire from 224 to 651 AD. It began with Ardashir I, who named the dynasty in honour of his predecessor, Sasan .
The Sasanian Empire (224–651 A.D.) - The Metropolitan Museum …
WebHistorical Summary. Around 224 A.D., Ardashir I (r. 224–241), a descendant of Sasan who gave his name to the new Sasanian dynasty, defeated the Parthians. The Sasanians saw themselves as the successors of the Achaemenid Persians. One of the most energetic and able Sasanian rulers was Shapur I (r. 241–272).
Sasanian Empire | Map and Timeline - HistoryMaps
WebThe Sasanian was the last Iranian empire before the early Muslim conquests of the 7th–8th centuries CE. Named after the House of Sasan, it endured for over four centuries, from 224 to 651 CE, making it the longest-lived Persian imperial dynasty.
Ancient Iran - The Sāsānian period | Britannica
WebThe Sāsānian period. Foundation of the empire. Rise of Ardashīr I. At the beginning of the 3rd century ad, the Arsacid empire had been in existence for some 400 years.
History of Mesopotamia - Sasanian, Ancient Empires, Tigris …
WebThe Sasanian period marks the end of the ancient and the beginning of the medieval era in the history of the Middle East. Universalist religions such as Christianity, Manichaeism, and even Zoroastrianism and Judaism absorbed local religions and …
Sasanian Empire - Wikiwand
WebThe Sasanian Empire or Sassanid Empire, also known as the Second Persian Empire or Neo-Persian Empire, was the last Iranian empire before the early Muslim conquests of the 7th to 8th centuries. Named after the House of Sasan, it endured for over four centuries, from 224 to 651, making it the second longest-lived Persian imperial dynasty after ...
The Sasanian Empire (ca. 224 - 651 CE) · Timeline and Maps · UW …
WebArdashir built the Sasanian empire on a set of principles: restoring the Achaemenid legacy, making Zoroastrianism the state religion, and centralizing the king’s power. As part of this program, the Sasanian kings intentionally obliterated remnants of Parthian rule, reorganizing society along new lines.
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