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n |
The
weak Sassanian empire was ruled by an emperor
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manipulated
by a landed, aristocratic class that exploited the
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agricultural
masses.
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n |
The
Arabs defeated the poorly prepared Sassanid military
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and
ended the dynasty in 651.
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n |
The
Byzantines were more resilient adversaries.
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