Unexpected decoding of the king of the famous historical kings

King Shapur I of the Sasanian Empire is one of the most famous historical emperors. He claimed to be the King of Kings.

Since taking over the reign of the country, King Shapur I has strengthened and expanded the empire founded by father Ardashir I. Following the career of his late father, King Shapur I had fierce battles with the Roman Empire. One of King Shapur I's life battles with the Roman army took place in 260.

King Shapur-I.

At that time, King Shapur I defeated the Roman army at Edessa. Not only that, King Shapur I also captured the Roman emperor Valerian . Emperor Valerian was imprisoned by King Shapur I for the rest of his life. He was said to be the first and only Roman emperor to be captured and imprisoned by another empire.

The folk also handed down another anecdote about the capture of King Shapur I, the king of Valerian. Specifically, King Shapur I is believed to have a magic flying carpet. This prince used a flying carpet to enter the barracks of the Roman army. Thanks to the magic flying carpet, Emperor Valerian was kidnapped by King Shapur I while sleeping.

With the glorious victories on the battlefield, King Shapur I brought the Sasanian empire with huge spoils of countless gold and jewels. King Shapur I also gave the capture of many of the Roman Empire's talents and used them to build some great works like the dam at Shūshtar.