An Analysis of Manichaeism as the First Ideological Challenge During the Sasanian Dynasty

With the establishment of the Sasanian empire, Ardashir became the heir to the feudal and lenient legacy of the Parthians. He sought to establish political and religious centralism under his reign. At the same time, Manichaeism, much like the other existing religion in Iran, brought together pieces...

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Main Author: Azim Shahbakhsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Archaeological Sciences Research Centre, University of Sistan and Baluchestan 2022-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Archaeological Studies
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Online Access:https://ijas.usb.ac.ir/article_7495_4d08871772703e726c1165ee93e48619.pdf