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Episode CXXXVIII - Rise of the Sasanian Empire (Severus Alexander II)

Emperors of Rome

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Is Severus Alexander King of Kings?

Ardashir wants to not only be king of kings or Iran, but also the areas outside. Rome is his biggest threat in that regard. So what essentially happens at this point is that Rome is going to enter a war with the Persians. And the war commences, we've got the date of 231 CE. When Severus Alexander is Emperor.

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