Persian Empires: Sassanid
The Sassanid empire was established roughly within boundaries achieved by the Achaemenids. It was the last pre-islamic Persian empire. The Sassanid empire was established in 224CE by Ardeshir I. It was the most "truly iranian" empire after the fall of the Achaemenid, which went to Alexander the Great. The Parthian empire fell to Ardeshir I, who named it after his family name, Sasan. Ardershir was a Persian and came from the same place as the Achaemenids.
The Sassanians wanted to renew Iranian values and culture. The Parthians before them, while being Iranian, were still heavily influenced by Hellenistic culture. The Sassanid empire was a major power, and was known for being the rival of the late Roman empire. the Sassanians had good relations with Tang Dynasty china, who liked their products and culture.
Shapur I, was a well known king for his ability to reinstitute Sassanian power in Iran and for skill in battle with Rome. Shapur secured his power over Rome by signing a treaty that would give Armenia to Persian rule.
Khosrau I was the most important and famous Sassanian king. He had success in both military strategy and admisitrative duty. His tax reforms strengthened the court.
Yazdgird III was the last sassian king. The Sasanian empire eventually fell to Arab control, but Persia continued to be a cultural influence in the the new Muslim world.
The Sassanians wanted to renew Iranian values and culture. The Parthians before them, while being Iranian, were still heavily influenced by Hellenistic culture. The Sassanid empire was a major power, and was known for being the rival of the late Roman empire. the Sassanians had good relations with Tang Dynasty china, who liked their products and culture.
Shapur I, was a well known king for his ability to reinstitute Sassanian power in Iran and for skill in battle with Rome. Shapur secured his power over Rome by signing a treaty that would give Armenia to Persian rule.
Khosrau I was the most important and famous Sassanian king. He had success in both military strategy and admisitrative duty. His tax reforms strengthened the court.
Yazdgird III was the last sassian king. The Sasanian empire eventually fell to Arab control, but Persia continued to be a cultural influence in the the new Muslim world.
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http://www.ancient.eu.com/Sasanian_Empire/
Celina Grisolia
http://www.ancient.eu.com/Sasanian_Empire/
Celina Grisolia