Ardashir I, also known as Ardashir the Unifier, was the founder of the Sasanian Empire, the last empire of ancient Iran. After defeating Artabanus IV, the last King of Kings of Parthia, on the Hormozdgan plain in 224, he overthrew the Arsacid dynasty and established the Sasanian dynasty. Afterwards, Ardashir called himself King of Kings and began conquering the land that he called Ērānšahr, the realm of the Iranians.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: emperor of the Sasanian Empire
Citizenship: Sasanian Empire
Born: 180
Died: 242, 241

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Occupation: politician
Position held: emperor of the Sasanian Empire
Citizenship: Sasanian Empire
Born: 180
Died: 242, 241

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