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The '''Sassanid Empire''' (226-651 A.D.) was a [[monarchy]] in what is now [[Iran]].<ref>[http://www.iranchamber.com/history/sassanids/sassanids.php History of Iran: Sassanid Empire]</ref> It was the only nation to use [[Zoroastrianism]] as the state religion. The empire was destroyed in 651 by the first of the [[Islamic Caliphates]]. | The '''Sassanid Empire''' (226-651 A.D.) was a [[monarchy]] in what is now [[Iran]].<ref>[http://www.iranchamber.com/history/sassanids/sassanids.php History of Iran: Sassanid Empire]</ref> It was the only nation to use [[Zoroastrianism]] as the state religion. The empire was destroyed in 651 by the first of the [[Islamic Caliphates]]. | ||
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| + | The Sassanid Empire was founded in 226 A.D. by [[Ardashir I]]. At the height of power, the empire extended to the borders shown in the image. The most famous ruler of the Sassanid Empire is [[Khosro I]]. | ||
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Revision as of 06:02, March 8, 2007
The Sassanid Empire (226-651 A.D.) was a monarchy in what is now Iran.[1] It was the only nation to use Zoroastrianism as the state religion. The empire was destroyed in 651 by the first of the Islamic Caliphates.
History
The Sassanid Empire was founded in 226 A.D. by Ardashir I. At the height of power, the empire extended to the borders shown in the image. The most famous ruler of the Sassanid Empire is Khosro I.
