Yazdegerd III

AncientEmperorSassanid Empire-624 — ?

Last Sassanid king killed during the Arab conquest.

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Quick Facts

Born

624 BCE

Country

Sassanid Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)50

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score44.8

Yazdegerd III — Complete Timeline

636 AD

Battle of al-QadisiyyahWar

Yazdegerd III's Sassanid army was decisively defeated by the Arab Muslim forces at al-Qadisiyyah. This loss opened the way for the Arab conquest of the Sassanid heartland and marked the beginning of the end for the empire.

BattleArab ConquestSassanid Decline

Impact: regionaltragic

651 AD

Flight to MervPolitical Action◆ Major

As Arab forces advanced, Yazdegerd III fled eastward to Merv in Central Asia. He sought refuge with local governors but was ultimately betrayed and killed by a miller for his jewels.

FlightAssassinationEnd of Dynasty

Impact: regionaltragic