Ardashir I - Wikipedia
WEBArdashir I (Middle Persian: 𐭠𐭥𐭲𐭧𐭱𐭲𐭥; Persian: اردشیر پاپکان), also known as Ardashir the Unifier (180–242 AD), was the founder of the Persian Sasanian Empire. He was also Ardashir V of the Kings of Persis, until he founded the new empire.
Ardashīr I | Persian Empire, Founder, Reforms | Britannica
WEBArdashīr I was the founder of the Sāsānian empire in ancient Persia (reigned ad 224–241). Ardashīr was the son of Bābak, who was the son or descendant of Sāsān and was a vassal of the chief petty king in Persis, Gochihr. After Bābak got Ardashīr the military post of argabad in the town of Dārābgerd.
Ardashir I - World History Encyclopedia
WEBArdashir I (l. c. 180-241 CE, r. 224-240 CE) was the founder of the Persian Sassanian Empire (224-651 CE) and father of the great Sassanian king Shapur I (r. 240-270 CE). He is also known as Ardashir I Babakan, Ardeshir I, Ardashir the …
Ardashir I: Founder of the Persian Sasanian Empire
WEBArdashir I, the founder of the Persian Sasanian Empire, played a pivotal role in shaping the course of Persian history. His rebellion against the Parthians, his military victories, administrative reforms, and cultural revival laid the groundwork for a powerful and prosperous empire.
Sasanian Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe active army of the Sassanid Empire originated from Ardashir I, the first shahanshah of the empire. Ardashir restored the Achaemenid military organizations, retained the Parthian cavalry model, and employed new types of armour and siege warfare techniques.
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.
Ardashir I - New World Encyclopedia
WEBThe Sassanid era, which Ardashir I inaugurated, is considered one of Iran's most important and influential historical periods. In many ways, the Sassanid period witnessed the highest achievement of Persian civilization, constituting the last great Iranian Empire before the Muslim conquest.
The Sasanian Empire (224–651 A.D.) - The Metropolitan Museum …
WEBAround 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).
Ardashir I Timeline - World History Encyclopedia
WEBDefinition. Ardashir I (l. c. 180-241 CE, r. 224-240 CE) was the founder of the Persian Sassanian Empire (224-651 CE) and father of the great Sassanian king Shapur I (r. 240-270 CE). He is also known as Ardashir I Babakan, Ardeshir I, Ardashir the Unifier, and Ardashir Papakan.
ARDAŠĪR I i. History – Encyclopaedia Iranica
WEBAug 11, 2011 · The Sasanian empire in Ardašīr’s reign resembled the later Parthian state in many ways, though differences were already apparent. In the ŠKZ inscription (Middle Persian, line 28), Ardašīr’s name as the Great King is mentioned together with the names of four “kings” who governed the provinces of Aprēnak, Marv, Kermān, and ...
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