Battle of Misiche
Shapur I fought Gordian III's army near Misiche during the Roman advance toward Ctesiphon, and the campaign ended with the death of the Roman emperor.
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244 in Persia
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Historical records for Persia in 244
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Peace with Philip the Arab
After Gordian III's death, Shapur I concluded peace with the new emperor Philip the Arab and brought the first major phase of the Roman war to an end.
Roman Indemnity
The settlement with Philip the Arab included a large Roman payment to Shapur I, strengthening the prestige and finances of the Sasanian monarchy.
Shapur Defeats Roman Expedition
Shapur I fought Roman forces during the campaign that ended with the death of the emperor Gordian III and a negotiated peace.
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