Battle of Hormozdgan
Battle between Parthian and Sasanian dynasties in 224 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Hormozdgan (also spelled Hormizdagan and Hormozgan) was the climactic battle between the Arsacid and the Sasanian dynasties that took place on 28 April 224. The Sasanian victory broke the power of the Parthian dynasty, effectively ending almost five centuries of Parthian rule in Iran, and marking the official start of the Sasanian era.
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Battle of Hormozdgan | |||||||
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1840 illustration of a Sasanian relief at Firuzabad, showing Ardashir I's victory over Artabanus IV and his forces | |||||||
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Parthian Empire | Sasanian Empire | ||||||
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Artabanus IV † Dad-windad |
Ardashir I Prince Shapur | ||||||
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An army larger than Ardashir I's army[1] | 10,000 cavalry[1] |
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