Hephthalites Kill Sasanid Shah Peroz

484 CE · Horasan (İran-Türkmenistan Sınırı) · military

The Hephthalite ruler defeated the Sasanid shah Peroz three times in succession; in the third battle Peroz fell into a trap together with his entire army and was killed.

The Sasanid treasury was surrendered, and the Sasanids paid tribute to the Hephthalites for 30 years. Both Byzantium and China witnessed this victory with astonishment.

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What was Hephthalites Kill Sasanid Shah Peroz?
The Hephthalite ruler defeated the Sasanid shah Peroz three times in succession; in the third battle Peroz fell into a trap together with his entire army and was killed.
When did Hephthalites Kill Sasanid Shah Peroz happen?
484 CE
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Horasan (İran-Türkmenistan Sınırı)