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Artabanus IV

defeated 224 CE · 3rd century

Artabanus IV was the last king of the Parthian Empire. He was defeated and killed in 224 CE by Ardashir I, who had risen from Fars. His defeat ended Arsacid rule in Iran and led to the foundation of the Sasanian Empire.

Artabanus IV
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Parthian EmpireDeclineSasanian EmpireFoundation

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Kingdom of Persis

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