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Ardashir I

Founder of Sasanian Persia

Ardashir I was a Sassanid king active in the 3rd c. AD during the Sasanian Empire period. Died of natural causes.

Historical Note

Overthrew the last Parthian king and founded the Sasanian Empire in 224 AD. Revived Zoroastrianism as the state religion.

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