627 ⟶ Heraclius' Victory Ends Roman-Persian Wars

Emperor Heraclius defeats the Persians, ending the Roman–Per...
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⚔️ Sassanid Persia Launches Offensive Against Roman East

232: Sassanid dynasty of Persia launches a war to reconquer lost lands in the Roman east.⟶
Sassanid Persia Launches Offensive Against Roman East (230)
Roman EmpireSassanid EmpirePersian EmpireWarfareMilitary CampaignImperialismRoman-Persian WarsTerritorial Disputes
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🛡️ Roman Emperor Valerian I Captured by Persia

Roman Emperor Valerian I is taken captive by Shapur I of Persia.Political map of China in 262 AD⟶
Roman Emperor Valerian I Captured by Persia (260)
Roman EmpireSasanian EmpirePersian WarsMilitary HistoryWarfareConflictRoman-Persian Wars
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🛡️ Siege of Constantinople by Avars, Slavs, and Persians

The Avars, the Slavs and the Persians jointly besiege but fail to capture Constantinople.⟶
Siege of Constantinople by Avars, Slavs, and Persians (626)
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⚔️ Heraclius' Victory Ends Roman-Persian Wars

Emperor Heraclius defeats the Persians, ending the Roman–Persian Wars.⟶
Heraclius' Victory Ends Roman-Persian Wars (627)
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⚔️ Early Muslim Conquests Commence

The Muslim conquests begin.⟶
Early Muslim Conquests Commence (632)
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⚔️ Muslim Victory at the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah: Conquest of Persia

Around this time the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah resulted in a decisive victory for Muslims in the Muslim conquest of Persia, the Persian Empire is conquered by Muslim Arabs led by Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas.⟶
Muslim Victory at the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah: Conquest of Persia (636)
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