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Zand Dynasty in Persia (1751–1794)

1751 - 1794

Timurid Dynasty and Persianate States (1370–1507)

1370 - 1526

Succession crises, palace coups, and internal revolts (c. 522–404 BCE)

522 BCE - 404 BCE

Seleucid Empire in Iran and Mesopotamia (312–63 BCE)

312 BCE - 64 BCE

Sasanian–Byzantine Wars (502–628 CE)

502 - 628

Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE)

224 - 651

Safavid–Ottoman Wars (1514–1639)

1514 - 1639

Safavid Empire (1501–1736)

1501 - 1736

Royal Road, communication networks, and imperial logistics (c. 520–330 BCE)

522 BCE - 330 BCE

Return of the Jews and administration of Yehud under Persian rule (538–332 BCE)

539 BCE - 332 BCE

Reign of Xerxes I and the Second Persian Invasion of Greece (486–465 BCE)

486 BCE - 465 BCE

Reign of Cyrus the Great (c. 559–530 BCE)

559 BCE - 530 BCE

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