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Seda: Voices of Iran

AD 224-1220

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224-651 AD 

Sasanian dynasty rules Persia; Zoroastrianism is dominant religion.            

636 

Arab invasion brings end of Sasanian dynasty and start of Islamic rule.

9th century

Emergence of modern Persian language (or Farsi), written using a form of Arabic script.

9-13th century

Decline of Islamic Caliphate; rise of Seljuk Turk dynasties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seige underway by Mongol forces

1220

Invasion by Mongol forces of Genghis Khan.


 

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