Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Narseh Biography and Timeline

Follow Narseh through 2 dated historical records for Persia.

Narseh, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
1 of 1Page
293–298Years on this page

293

Narseh Seizes Persian Crown

Persia · House / House of Sasan

Narseh deposed his great nephew Bahram III and became shah after gaining support from powerful nobles.

298

Narseh Loses War to Galerius

Mesopotamia · House / House of Sasan

Narseh suffered defeat against Galerius and accepted a peace settlement granting Rome advantages along their shared frontier.

Records, sources and methodology

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