Iran Declares War On East Roman Empire
Nov, 20, 520 AD
After 3 consequent formal ultimatums, Ghobad declares war on East Romans (Constantinopole) The Iranian army soon advances in Roman territory occupying cities including Theodoropolis. Anastasius, the young Roman emperor consequently asked for a ceasefire. According to the peace treaty that had been signed between the two states in 420 at the time of Yazdgerd II and Theodore, Iran was obliged to stop attacks of migrating central Asian tribes while Romans accepted to undertake some expenses. (Updated: Feb, 4, 2008)
English-Persian Glossary
- Ghobad: ÞÈÇÏ(Qobadæ Kavadh)
- Theodore: 殾쾄
- Theodoropolis: ÊÆæÏæÑæáíÓ
- Yazd: íÒÏ
- Yazdgerd: íÒÏÑÏ