Ardashir I (jan 1, 226 – jan 1, 243)
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Also known as Artaxerxes, Ardashir I was the founder of the Sassanian empire. He defeated Artabanus the last king of the Arsacid dynasty to gain control of the Parthian empire. He immediately began to expand his power. In a war with Rome he conquered several cities including Hatra. He also made Zoroastrianism the official state religion and was instrumental in establishing a set of holy texts and unified doctrine.Additional Sources:
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"Ardashir I to Shapur Ii." The Encyclopedia of World History, edited by Peter N. Stearns, and William L. Langer, Houghton Mifflin, 6th edition, 2001. Credo Reference, http://ezproxy.macalester.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/hmencyclwh/ardashir_i_to_shapur_ii/0?institutionId=742. Accessed 29 Apr. 2018.
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jan 1, 226
jan 1, 243
~ 17 years