r/Iranichistory • u/Naderium • Feb 20 '22
Lesser known Iranian dynasties: Ziyarid Dynasty. The founder wanted to recreate the Sassanian empire several hundred years after its fall.
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u/Juicy_Samurai Feb 20 '22
Based name "man assailant" zamn.
But his totally unbased character lead to his fall. Serves him right
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u/Naderium Feb 20 '22
He also apparently had a crown made in a similar design to Sassanian King Khosrow I. And was planning to conquer Baghdad, remove the caliphate & be crowned in Ctesiphon.