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The Most Important Events in the Iranian Airyan History

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This book is a comprehensive history of the Iranian Airyan people, from their origins to the present day. It covers all the major events in Iranian history, including the rise and fall of empires, the spread of religions, and the development of culture and society.

The Most Important Events In the Iranian (Airyan) History

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The Origins of the Iranian Airyan People

The Iranian Airyan people are a branch of the Indo-European language family. They are believed to have originated in Central Asia, and migrated to the Iranian Plateau around 2000 BC. The Iranians were a nomadic people, and they lived in a tribal society. They were divided into a number of different tribes, each with its own leader.

The Rise of the Persian Empire

In the 6th century BC, the Persian Empire was founded by Cyrus the Great. Cyrus was a brilliant military leader, and he quickly conquered a vast empire that stretched from the Indus River to the Mediterranean Sea. The Persian Empire was one of the largest and most powerful empires in the ancient world.

The Spread of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion that was founded by the prophet Zoroaster in the 6th century BC. Zoroastrianism is based on the belief in a single god, Ahura Mazda. Zoroastrianism spread throughout the Persian Empire, and it became the official religion of the empire.

The Fall of the Persian Empire

The Persian Empire was conquered by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. Alexander's conquest marked the end of the Persian Empire, and it led to the rise of a new era in Iranian history.

The Seleucid Empire

After Alexander's death, his empire was divided among his generals. The Seleucid Empire was founded by Seleucus I Nicator, and it ruled over much of the former Persian Empire. The Seleucids were Greek rulers, and they introduced Greek culture to Iran.

The Parthian Empire

The Parthian Empire was founded by Arsaces I in 247 BC. The Parthians were a nomadic people, and they ruled over a vast empire that stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf. The Parthians were skilled warriors, and they were able to defeat the Seleucid Empire and establish their own empire.

The Sassanid Empire

The Sassanid Empire was founded by Ardashir I in 224 AD. The Sassanids were a powerful dynasty, and they ruled over Iran for over 400 years. The Sassanids were Zoroastrians, and they revived the ancient religion of Iran.

The Islamic Conquest of Iran

In the 7th century AD, Iran was conquered by the Muslims. The Muslim conquest of Iran marked a major turning point in Iranian history. The Muslims introduced Islam to Iran, and they converted the majority of the population to Islam.

The Umayyad Caliphate

The Umayyad Caliphate was founded by Muawiyah I in 661 AD. The Umayyads were the first Muslim dynasty to rule over Iran. The Umayyads were Sunni Muslims, and they persecuted the Shia Muslims of Iran.

The Abbasid Caliphate

The Abbasid Caliphate was founded by Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah in 750 AD. The Abbasids were the second Muslim dynasty to rule over Iran. The Abbasids were Shia Muslims, and they tolerated the Shia Muslims of Iran.

The Mongol Invasion of Iran

In the 13th century AD, Iran was invaded by the Mongols. The Mongols were a nomadic people, and they were led by Genghis Khan. The Mongols conquered a vast empire that stretched

The Most Important Events In the Iranian (Airyan) History

by Thomas Duhem

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