Persian Empire (disambiguation)

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The Persian Empire was a series of dynasties that ruled over the Iranian Plateau, beginning from 550 BC. However, while specific it might refer to Achaemenid Empire (550 BC to 330 BC) which was founded by Cyrus the Great.

The Persian Empire may also refer to:

Various empires called "Iran"

  • The
    Sasanian Iran
    (224–661), officially the "Empire of the Iranians"
  • The Safavid Iran (1501–1736), officially the "State of Iran"
  • The Afsharid Iran (1736–1796), officially the "Guarded Domains of Iran"
  • The Qajar Iran (1796–1925), officially the "Sublime State of Iran"
  • The Pahlavi Iran (1925–1979), officially the "Imperial State of Iran"

Various dynasties ruling Persia

Other empires in Persia