Historical Events tagged with "Sasanian Empire"

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Military & Warfare

Julian's Campaign Against the Sasanian Empire

March 5th, 363 1662 years ago

Roman Emperor Julian departed from Antioch with an army of approximately 90,000 soldiers, aiming to confront the Sasanian Empire. His campaign was motivated by a desire to reclaim territories lost to the Sasanian forces and to solidify his position as a formidable leader. The march commenced with great enthusiasm, as Julian sought to expand the Roman influence in the East. However, this ambitious military endeavor would ultimately lead to significant challenges and fatal consequences for Julian himself.

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