Shapur I

 🟪A younger Ardeshir I with an alternative mural crown depicted on coin. (Rare)

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🟪Ardashir I was the founder of the Sassanian Empire. Previous to founding of the empire, he wan independent king of Persis since about 212. After defeating the last Parthian king Artabanus IV on the Hormozdgan plain in 224, Ardashir finally brought the over 400 year-old Parthian Empire to an end and marked the beginning of four centuries of Sassanian rule. Afterwards, Ardashir called himself “ShahanShah” (King of Kings) and began conquering the land that he called Iran. The word “Iran” was previously used in Avesta (religious book of Zoroastrianism) as the name of the mythical “land of the Aryans”. He also made Zoroastrianism the state religion. In order to commemorate his victories, Ardashir ordered the making of rock reliefs in Gor (modern Firuzabad) at historical sites of Naqsh-e Rajab and Naqsh-e Rustam.

During the last two years of his life he co-ruled with his son, Shapur I who succeeded him in 242.
– Paraphrased from Wikipedia, by Mahdi Valian

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