Institution
Four estates (Sasanian)
The four estates were the social classes of the Sasanian Empire: priests, warriors, scribes and commoners such as peasants and artisans. This hierarchy, supported by Zoroastrian teaching, defined social status and duties and was a key part of Sasanian ideology.
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