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Fīrūzābād
Fīrūzābād, Iran Gūr Probably founded by Ardashīr I, Sāssānian king (224–41), in celebration of his victory over the Parthians; the city's name means ‘City of Victory’. The name was changed in the 10th century from the previous Persian name which meant ‘tomb’ because of its disagreeable associations.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Fīrūzābād." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Fīrūzābād." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Frzbd.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Fīrūzābād." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Frzbd.html |
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Firuzabad
Firuzabad , town (1991 pop. 43,424), Fars prov., S Iran, near Shiraz. The town has a noteworthy palace built (3d cent.) by Ardashir I; it is a large rectangular building, 180 ft (55 m) wide and 300 ft (91 m) long. Firuzabad is said to be the birthplace of Firuzabadi (1329–1414), compiler of a great Arabic dictionary. |
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"Firuzabad." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Firuzabad." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Firuzaba.html "Firuzabad." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Firuzaba.html |
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