Arsacids
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008
Arsacids see under Arsaces .
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Persia
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... middle of the 3d cent. revolted and established absolute independence. At the same time Parthia under the leadership of the Arsacids (see under Arsaces ) cast off Seleucid rule and established a Parthian empire as a sort of successor to the old Persian Empire ...
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