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Arsacid dynasty

Also known as Arsacid

The Arsacid dynasty was the ruling family of the Parthian Empire, founded by Arsaces I in the third century BCE. It ruled Iran and Mesopotamia through a relatively decentralised system relying on powerful noble families and vassal kings. It was overthrown by Ardashir I in 224 CE, giving way to the Sasanian Empire, although branches continued to rule Armenia.

Arsacid dynasty
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