Date
0224-03-28
Category
Wars & Conflicts
Location
Istakhr, Fars, Iran
Archive
Event #890
The Sasanian Empire was founded by Ardashir I after he defeated the Parthian king Artabanus IV in battle. This victory marked the end of the Parthian dynasty and the rise of the Sasanian dynasty in Persia.
Ardashir I established his capital in Istakhr, near the ruins of Persepolis, cementing a new era of Persian imperial rule. This empire became one of the leading powers in the region and shaped Iranian culture for centuries.
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