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Sasanian Empire

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Sasanian Empire
Ērānshahr[a][2]
224–651
Flag of Persia
Derafsh Kaviani
(state flag)
Simurgh (imperial emblem) of Persia
Simurgh
(imperial emblem)
The Sasanian Empire at its greatest extent c. 620, under Khosrow II
The Sasanian Empire at its greatest extent c. 620, under Khosrow II
Capital
Common languagesMiddle Persian (official)[4]
Other languages
Religion
GovernmentFeudal monarchy[5]
Shahanshah 
• 224–241
Ardashir I (first)
• 632–651
Yazdegerd III (last)
Historical eraLate Antiquity
28 April 224
• The Iberian War
526–532
602–628
628–632
633–651
• Empire collapses
651
Area
550[7][8]3,500,000 km2 (1,400,000 sq mi)
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Parthian Empire
Kingdom of Iberia
Kushan Empire
Kingdom of Armenia
Kings of Persis
Rashidun Caliphate
Dabuyid dynasty
Bavand dynasty
Zarmihrids
Masmughans of Damavand
Qarinvand dynasty

The Sasanian (/səˈsɑːniən, səˈsniən/) or Sassanid Empire, officially known as the Empire of Iranians (Middle Persian: