What peace treaty did Shapur I reach with Roman emperor Philip the Arab?
A mutually beneficial treaty
A most shameful treaty"
A peace-for-land treaty
A revolutionary peace treaty
Answer
The "most shameful treaty" refers to the peace agreement reached between Shapur I, the Sasanian King of Kings, and Philip the Arab, the Roman Emperor, in 244 AD. This treaty was particularly unfavorable for Rome as it involved the cession of extensive territories, including parts of Armenia and Mesopotamia, as well as the payment of a substantial tribute to Shapur I.
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