Norooz Cease-Fire Brings Peace with Romans
Apr, 10, 336 AD
After 26 years of war, the commander of the Iranian forces had proposed a cease-fire one day before Norooz for national celebrations. The offer was accepted by Constantine for two weeks. At the end of the term that was prolonged to 22 days , Constantine postponed war indefinitely to attend the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of his own reign. Peace continued until Constantine's death on May, 22, 337. However his successor Constantine II started another war with Shapour II. (Updated: Dec, 22, 2007)
English-Persian Glossary
- Norooz: نوروز(Nowrooz, Noruz)
- Shapour: شاپور(Shapur)