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Shapur I (also spelled Shabuhr I; Middle Persian: 𐭱𐭧𐭯𐭥𐭧𐭥𐭩, romanized: Šābuhr) was the second Sasanian King of Kings of Iran. The precise dating of his reign is disputed, but it is generally agreed that he ruled from 240 to 270, with his father Ardashir I as co-regent until the death of the latter in 242.
Shāpūr I, (died ad 272) Persian king of the Sāsānian dynasty who consolidated and expanded the empire founded by his father, Ardashīr I. Shāpūr continued his father’s wars with Rome, conquering Nisibis (modern Nusaybin, Tur.) and Carrhae (Harran, Tur.) and advancing deep into Syria. Defeated at Resaina (now in Turkey) in 243, he was ...
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Nov 16, 2017 · Shapur I (r. 240-270 CE) is considered one of the greatest kings of the Sassanian Empire for expanding his realm, his policy of religious tolerance, building projects, and committing the Zoroastrian scriptures to writing. He was the son of Ardashir I (r. 224 - c. 240 CE), the founder of the empire.
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May 2, 2024 · Shapur I — Meet the Third Century Persian King Who Crushed Three Roman Emperors - MilitaryHistoryNow.com. 2 May, 2024. A bas relief of the Persian ruler Shapur I triumphant over a trio of Roman emperors. One of the vanquished can be seen beneath the hoofs of the victor’s horse. (Image source: WikiMedia Commons)
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Jul 20, 2002 · ŠĀPUR I, second Sasanian king of kings (r. 239-70) and author of several rock-reliefs and the trilingual inscription on the walls of the so-called Kaʿba-ye Zardošt [ŠKZ]. i. History. The name. Three Sasanian king of kings and a number of notables of the Sasanian and later periods were called “Šāpur.”. The name is derived from Old ...
Shapur I was the second King of the Second Persian Empire. The dates of his reign are commonly given as 241-272, but it is likely that he also reigned as co-regent (together with his father, Ardashir I ) prior to his father's death in 241.
Shapur I (also spelled Shabuhr I; Middle Persian: 𐭱𐭧𐭯𐭥𐭧𐭥𐭩, romanized: Šābuhr) was the second Sasanian King of Kings of Iran. The precise dating of his reign is disputed, but it is generally agreed that he ruled from 240 to 270, with his father Ardashir I as co-regent until the death of the latter in 242.
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