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Arteshtaran
The arteshtaran were the warrior estate of Sasanian society in Iran, one of the main social classes alongside priests, scribes and commoners. It was made up largely of aristocratic families who provided the heavy cavalry. The class reflected the hierarchical social structure of the Sasanian Empire.
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- The Epoch Institute. (2026). Arteshtaran. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/arteshtaran
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