Which empire conquered the Parthian Empire in 224 AD?
Sasanian Empire
Roman Empire
Han dynasty of China
Seleucid Empire
Answer
The Sasanian Empire, founded by Ardashir I, conquered the Parthian Empire in 224 AD. Ardashir I revolted against the Arsacids and killed their last ruler, Artabanus IV, effectively ending the Parthian Empire and establishing the Sasanian Empire, which ruled Iran and much of the Near East until the Muslim conquests in the 7th century AD.
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