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1. Sasanian Empire

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   Decline and Fall
   By the late 6th century, the empire was weakened by repeated, exhausting wars against the Byzantines, internal succession crises, and a devastating plague (perhaps the Plague of Justinian). The reigns of Khosrow II marked a final brilliant resurgence, culminating in massive territorial gains against Byzantium after the murder of Emperor Maurice.
   However, the disastrous final war (602–628 CE), in which Emperor Heraclius pushed deep into Mesopotamia, severely depleted Sasanian resources and morale. The subsequent internal chaos and rapid succession o…